The Smith Machine Incline Bench Press is a chest-pressing variation that emphasizes the upper pectorals while also engaging the shoulders and triceps. Using the Smith machine provides stability, allowing you to safely handle heavier loads and maintain a consistent bar path. It’s a great exercise for building upper chest mass and strength.

Set a bench to a 30–45° incline and position it under the Smith machine bar

Lie back on the bench and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width

Unrack the bar and hold it above your chest with arms fully extended

Lower the bar slowly to your upper chest, keeping elbows at a 45° angle

Press the bar upward until arms are extended again

Repeat for the desired number of reps