Allow us to introduce you to the Smith machine ... on a slight incline—usually around 5 to 7 degrees—which mimics the natural path of many barbell lifts, such as squats or bench presses.

using another piece of gym equipment – the incline bench press – interchangeably with his gym partner. He said Mr Farraj had been using the Smith machine “with a stepping platform to perform ...

But, this long-standing staple can still cause confusion when it comes to where the weight bench is best placed for the ultimate chest gains: is it better flat or at an incline? Ultimately ...