If incline bench pressing on a Smith machine feels awkward and you find that the bar is just aiming for your neck on the way down, well, it could be that you’re facing the wrong direction If the Smith machine is slightly slanted, ideally you want to be facing the direction go against the slant. This means that the further the bar moves away from you as you press it, the closer the bar will be moving towards your head. On the other hand as the bar moves down and reaches your chest, the lower it s

Tips. To do a Smith machine incline step up: Set the bar high on the Smith machine, Stand facing the machine, with a bench adjust the bench to 30-45° front of you. Place one foot on the bench, and hold the bar with one hands. Push through your front foot, straightening your leg holding the dumbbell on your side or on top of your legs and lifting yourself up. Lower back down and repeat. Keep your core engaged and back straight. Use a weight that allows proper form. Focus on pushing through your f