Smith Incline Shoulder Raise

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Instructions

1. Place an incline bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the incline bench and make sure your shoulders are aligned right under the barbell. for best results.
2. Using a shoulder width pronated (palms forward) grip, lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with a slight bend at the elbows. This will be your starting position. for best results.
3. As you breathe out, lift the bar up until your arms are fully extended. Note: The contraction should be felt around the shoulders. for best results.
4. After a second pause, bring the bar back down to the starting position as you breathe in. for best results.
5. Repeat this exercise the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions. for best results.
6. When you are done, place the bar back in the rack. for best results.