Reviewed exercise · beginner

Smith Machine Bench Press

A primary horizontal push movement for chest.

Equipment

machines, bench

Typical range

5–15 reps

Also trains

shoulders, triceps

Set up

Center the bench so the fixed bar reaches a comfortable chest point.

Execute

Unlock with both hands and lower under control.

Press along the rails and rotate the hooks only at a stable finish.

Coaching cues

• Bench is centered.
• Use a repeatable touch point.

Common mistakes

• Placing the bench off-center.
• Twisting the head to check the hooks.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.