Shoulders
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
Smith Incline Shoulder Raise is a beginner-friendly shoulder exercise performed with a barbell. It also involves the chest, arms, and back.
Barbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Shoulders
Smith Incline Shoulder Raise also involves chest, arms, back.
Strength
Movement pattern: raise. This is an isolation exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
- Place an incline bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the incline bench and make sure your shoulders are aligned right under the barbell.
- Using a shoulder width pronated (palms forward) grip, lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with a slight bend at the elbows. This will be your starting position.
- As you breathe out, lift the bar up until your arms are fully extended. Note: The contraction should be felt around the shoulders.
- After a second pause, bring the bar back down to the starting position as you breathe in.
- Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
- When you are done, place the bar back in the rack.
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FAQ
Common questions about Smith Incline Shoulder Raise.
What muscles does Smith Incline Shoulder Raise work?
Smith Incline Shoulder Raise primarily trains the shoulders and also involves the chest, arms, and back.
Is Smith Incline Shoulder Raise beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Smith Incline Shoulder Raise?
This variation uses a barbell.
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