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.
| Equipment | Smith Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Isolation |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Serratus Anterior |
| Secondary | Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Instructions
- 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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