Smith incline shoulder raises
Smith Incline Shoulder Raises primarily target the serratus anterior. This exercise is performed on a Smith machine with an incline bench, where the user raises their shoulders towards their ears while keeping the arms straight.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your arms straight throughout the movement.
- Focus on lifting your shoulders towards your ears.
- Maintain a controlled motion to avoid using momentum.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe neck pain
Also known as
Alzate delle spalle su panca inclinata con macchina Smith, serratus anterior exercise, smith machine shoulder raises