Exercise technique

smith incline shoulder raises

Smith incline shoulder raises target the serratus anterior and are performed on a smith machine. The movement involves raising the barbell upwards while standing at an incline, focusing on shoulder and upper chest engagement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the smith machine to an incline position.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  5. Raise the barbell up towards the ceiling, leading with your elbows.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Deltoids, Trapezius.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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