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Bench Press - Smith Machine

Lie down on your back on the bench (making sure the bench is flat), set the machine to your height so that the bar is in line with your lower chest and keeping your tummy tight so that you do not arch your lower back (if the bench is too high forcing your back to arch and your feet do not rest comfortably on the ground then place your feet on the bench - if you are unsure; ask an instructor).

Placing your hands on the bar wider than shoulder width apart. Unlock the bar and slowly lower until your elbows are at a 90 degree angle then raise the bar up again to the point where your arms are straight but with a slight bend in the elbows.


Do's Don'ts
  • Do keep your tummy tight
  • Do breathe out on the way up and in on the way down
  • Do keep a slight bend in your elbow at the straightest point
  • Do bring your legs up if your back arches
  • Do have the bar at lower chest level
  • Don't arch your back
  • Don't hold your breath
  • Don't have the bar too high up your body

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