Setting up a bench in the smith machine

[Grant Vineyard]

Do you guys have any recommendations or hacks for setting up a bench squarely in a smith machine for bench press? I feel like I get it a little different every time and it hurts my shoulder. Thanks!

[Simo Matikainen]

Check if the seat is straight by lowering the Smith bar, thats the easiest way.

[BryceBahm]

[Grant Vineyard]

Thanks guys, those are both really good answers

[Grant Vineyard]

Are you saying that if it fits my shoulder comfort needs, it’s okay to have the bench a little crooked Bryce?

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