How to bench press on the smith machine with good form Planet Fitness

In this video I demonstrate how to bench press correctly on the smith machine.

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[Madmac]

Great video. No 15 minutes of BS. Straight to the point. Thank you.

[alphaj]

Hardest part is getting the bench in the right spot. It always seems off

[mikhailmikhail]

I know people are going to hate in the Smith Machine Bench, but it is better than nothing at all. I personally don't think there is anything wrong with benching on the Smith machine for those just starting out (or getting back in the gym again). The bar is angled slightly, which helps a great deal, and it is safer for those who don't have a spotter.

Now if someone is doing a 300+ bench, there is no reason for them to come in here and hate -- go back to your garage gym, and leave everyone alone, lol.

Planet Fitness gets a bad wrap, but it's cheap and convenient, and it has plenty for beginner, casual lifters, or even intermediate lifters to work with.

[brzo.]

You should buy a little clip-on mic you can wear on your collar. Would make it a lot more enjoyable, but nice video! Thanks man

[stanleyarevalo]

Finally a video that says go down to your sternum. That’s exactly what I did. I didn’t change how I go down vs conventional bench press. Just wanted to try something different for a change. Worked out with 225lbs.

[SSuperStarSteveSavage]

As a guy in my mid to late 50's I use the Smith Machine as my main bench now along with dumbbells'. I use a 3 inch block on the bar. Over the course of 2 years, I went from a 205 one rep max to 375 one rep max. I alternate flat and incline with 8X4s, 2X16, and 5x5s. I work my chest ever 72 hours or 3 days. Barbells and Dumbbell the same day. Accessory tricep work afterwards . I had shoulder and elbow injuries in the past from my 20's and 30's just quit working out altogether in my 40's because of it. So now that I am in my 50's moving into my 60's the Smith Machine has worked out great for me. 405 here I come ...

[rothaflint]

The hardest part is the bench being available at planet fitness😂

[nickh]

much appreciated for the straight forward tutorial, no BS and to the point Thank you!

[BSmith]

I like how the set up is so that you can engage the racking of the barbell by rotating the bar forward. This seems more instinctual than rotating it backwards. Seems to be safer this way.

[edwynneespinoza]

Thank you first video that was short and actually belped

[Wolfsoro]

I'd like to know where the bench should be position to the bar so it moves across the proper plain of motion. Also you should note putting a small arch in your back while packing your shoulders back may be a better reference. Last two notes and I don't mean to be picky. However your wrists where bent they need to be straight I know that's hard with out it racks.

[yesicacera]

Thank you so much, I've been looking for a straightforward video such as this one. I knew I was doing them wrong lol

[auggiezarate]

Hardest part is getting the bench in the right spot im always off and my right shoulder always hurting, and the machines at planet fitness are never straight always of by like 15 -30 degrees

[GriZzDaWG]

Thanks for explaining simply and keeping it short and simple.

[Rvpid]

Make more videos guy, I enjoy learning and getting into fitness! Love em!

[gc]

Stick to regular flat bench or dumbells for bench press. The smith machine will eliminate the muscles that stabilize your movements. Also you need to be able to make those micro movements when you lift. I've always used free weights and movement in lifting. I recently tried the smith machine for bench press because I was curious. I did a couple reps and stopped because to me it felt like it would cause damage down the road.

[WavvyFitness]

If you enjoyed this video check out my tips for beginners series

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[Skilful_basics]

The planet fitness near me put in a new Smith bench machine made by matrix. It's terrible and forces you to have a spotter. It's almost impossible to release the safety catch byyourself with weight on it. This is definitely the better version

[Don_O.]

I’ve seen a lot of people bench in the opposite direction (of what is shown in the video) and always wondered how in the world is that comfortable lmao

[chibimonster_tv]

The thing I hate the most is adjusting the bench