Incline Bench Press vs Incline Smith Machine Bench Press
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Incline Bench Press and Incline Smith Machine Bench Press — 15,214 vs 8,934 sessions logged.
Compare the benefits of Incline Bench Press and Incline Smith Machine Bench Press and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Bench Press vs Incline Smith Machine Bench Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Smith Machine Bench Press more often — 15,214 sessions compared to 8,934 for Incline Bench Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Bench Press and Incline Smith Machine Bench Press differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Incline Bench Press and Incline Smith Machine Bench Press Differ
| What differs | Incline Bench Press | Incline Smith Machine Bench Press |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,934 sessions | 15,214 sessions |
How to Do Incline Bench Press
Incline Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the barbell until it touches the upper part of your chest. The barbell should touch higher than in a regular bench press.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Slowly lift the barbell back to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If the barbell does not touch your chest, please lower it as much as possible without overdoing it.
- 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward of your chest, as this can put strain on your shoulders.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your hips come off the bench.
For a full Incline Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Bench Press exercise guide.
How to Do Incline Smith Machine Bench Press
Incline Smith Machine Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the barbell until it touches the upper part of your chest. The barbell should touch higher than in a regular bench press.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Slowly lift the barbell back to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If the barbell does not touch your chest, please lower it as much as possible without straining.
- 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward of your chest, as this can put strain on your shoulders.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your hips come off the bench.
For a full Incline Smith Machine Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Smith Machine Bench Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Bench Press or Incline Smith Machine Bench Press?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Chest, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Incline Bench Press and Incline Smith Machine Bench Press need?
Incline Bench Press needs a barbell, and Incline Smith Machine Bench Press needs a machine.
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