Smith Incline Shoulder Raises
Description
The smith incline shoulder raises are performed lying on an incline bench inside a smith machine. The hands grip the bar narrowly and lift it forward in a front raise pattern. The incline angle and guided bar path target the front delts in a unique fixed-path movement.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Smith Incline Shoulder Raises Instructions
- Set an incline bench inside a smith machine.
- Lie back with the bar above your face.
- Grip the bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip.
- Brace your core and keep your back flat.
- Lift the bar straight up in a front-raise arc.
- Continue until your arms are straight overhead.
- Squeeze the front delts hard at the top.
- Lower the bar back down with control.
Smith Incline Shoulder Raises Form & Visual
Smith Incline Shoulder Raises Benefits
- Targets the front delts
- Stable smith machine path
- Builds front shoulder size
- Reduces stabilization demand
- Easy to load progressively
- Useful for shoulder variation
Smith Incline Shoulder Raises Muscles Worked
- Front deltoid
- Side deltoid
- Upper chest
Smith Incline Shoulder Raises Variations & Alternatives
- Front Raise
- Smith Shoulder Press
- Plate Front Raise
- Cable Front Raise
