Smith Incline Shoulder Raise

Classification

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 on Smith Incline Chest Press.

Muscles

Target

• Serratus Anterior

Synergists

• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular

Stabilizers

• Deltoid, Anterior
• Triceps Brachii