FirstGym
chest

Smith machine bench press

Build chest strength with a guided bar.

MachineDifficulty: Easy to moderateAlso works: triceps, shoulders
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How to do it

  1. Lie on the bench with your eyes under the bar.
  2. Grip slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack.
  3. Lower the bar to your mid-chest with control.
  4. Press it back up until your arms are straight.

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