Smith Machine Bench Press vs Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
- • Smith Machine Bench Press vs Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Smith Machine Bench Press and Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press Differ
- • Related comparisons
- • Frequently Asked Questions
- • How to Do Smith Machine Bench Press
- • How to Do Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press
Planfit users log Smith Machine Bench Press more often — 12,704 sessions vs 3,141. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Smith Machine Bench Press and Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Smith Machine Bench Press vs Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Smith Machine Bench Press more often — 12,704 sessions compared to 3,141 for Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Smith Machine Bench Press and Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Smith Machine Bench Press and Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press Differ
| What differs | Smith Machine Bench Press | Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | Smith-machine | plate-loaded |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 12,704 sessions | 3,141 sessions |
How to Do Smith Machine Bench Press
Smith Machine Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the barbell until it touches just below your chest.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the ground.
- 3. Slowly lift the barbell back up to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If the barbell does not touch your chest, please lower it as much as possible without overexerting yourself.
- 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 Smith Machine Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Smith Machine Bench Press exercise guide.
How to Do Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press
Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please push the handle firmly.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you fully extend your elbow, it may strain, so do not extend it all the way.
For a full Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Smith Machine Bench Press or Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press?
Planfit users log Smith Machine Bench Press more often — 12,704 sessions against 3,141 for Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Smith Machine Bench Press and Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press need?
Smith Machine Bench Press needs a machine, and Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Smith Machine Bench Press is the easier place to start. Move to Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press once your form holds up.
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