Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Smith Machine Incline Push-Up.
A bodyweight push-up variation with the hands elevated on the fixed bar of a Smith machine, reducing the load on the chest compared to a standard push-up. The inclined angle shifts emphasis to the upper and middle chest while keeping triceps and anterior deltoids engaged.
The Smith Machine Incline Push-Up is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
