Smith Incline Shoulder Raise

The Smith Incline Shoulder Raise primarily works the Serratus Anterior, with secondary activation of the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Triceps (Long Head). It is a smith machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

A smith machine isolation push exercise targeting the Serratus Anterior.

EquipmentSmith Machine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementIsolation
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimarySerratus Anterior
SecondaryPectoralis Major (Clavicular)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Lie supine on incline bench with shoulders under bar. Grasp bar with shoulder width overhand grip. Extend elbows. Disengage bar by rotating bar back. Execution: Raise shoulders toward bar as high as possible. Lower shoulders to bench and repeat. Comments: Keep arms straight throughout execution. For convenience, exercise can be performed immediately after warm up onSmith Incline Chest Press.

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