Load video: Incline/Shoulder Smith Press DSH056

Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Incline Smith Press (30° to 45° backrest)	Pectoralis Major - Clavicular Head (upper chest, primary), Anterior Deltoid (secondary - increases with angle), Triceps Brachii (secondary), Pectoralis Major Sternal Fibres (secondary)
Steep Incline Smith Press (60° to 70° backrest)	Anterior Deltoid (primary - angle shifts primary emphasis from pec to deltoid above approximately 60°), Pectoralis Major - Upper Fibres (secondary), Triceps Brachii (secondary), Medial Deltoid (secondary)
Shoulder Smith Press (75° to 80° backrest)	Anterior Deltoid (primary), Medial Deltoid (secondary), Triceps Brachii (significant secondary), Upper Trapezius (secondary at near-vertical press), Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head (secondary)
Smith Press - Unilateral Single Arm	Pectoralis Major or Deltoid (backrest angle dependent - one side pressing independently), Triceps Brachii (secondary), Core and Obliques (anti-rotation stabiliser under asymmetric guided pressing load)
Smith Press - Slow Eccentric	Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head or Anterior Deltoid (backrest angle dependent - eccentric stretch at bottom of guided press, primary hypertrophy stimulus), Triceps Brachii (eccentric stabiliser through controlled return)

The 11-position backrest range from 30° to 80° spans two distinct training categories from one machine. Below approximately 60° the primary driver transitions progressively from the anterior deltoid toward the clavicular head of the pectoralis major as the angle decreases, making positions in the 30° to 55° range the most useful for upper chest development. Above 60° through to 80° the anterior deltoid carries increasing primary load as the press direction approaches vertical, making this upper range the shoulder press territory. Using positions across both ranges within a single session covers the upper chest and anterior deltoid comprehensively from one machine and one plate setup.

Who this machine is built for

Serious Home Gym Builders
The DSH056 at 74.3" × 69.8" × 82.9" delivers incline chest pressing and shoulder pressing from one guided plate-loaded station using the same Olympic plates as the rest of the setup. For a home gym where a dedicated incline press machine and a dedicated shoulder press machine would each require separate floor space, the DSH056 combines both into one 11-position backrest system at 661 lbs bilateral capacity.

Bodybuilders and Physique Athletes
Upper chest and anterior deltoid development respond to progressive plate-loaded resistance at the specific press angle that best aligns with each muscle's fibre direction. The DSH056 allows both the 30° to 45° incline range for clavicular head recruitment and the 65° to 80° near-vertical range for anterior deltoid emphasis to be trained from the same guided Smith carriage within a single session. The 30 back pad positions allow the exact angle to be found and repeated rather than approximated from a limited set of fixed stops.

Powerlifters and Strength Athletes
The incline press angle builds the anterior deltoid and upper pec strength that reinforces the competition bench press starting position and drive, and the shoulder press angle trains the overhead pressing strength that supports the lockout of the competition press where it is contested. The DSH056 provides both movements at progressive plate loads in a guided format that removes bar path management, allowing pressing volume to accumulate without the technical fatigue of barbell alternatives.

Commercial Gym Owners and Operators
An incline and shoulder Smith press covers two premium pressing positions from one machine footprint in a commercial back-training area. The guided carriage with 11 backrest positions, 7 seat positions, and 30 back pad positions allows the machine to serve the full commercial user population without operator assistance between users. The 507 lb net weight and floor footprint position it as one of the larger machines in the DSH series, anchoring the upper body pressing section of a premium commercial floor.

Private Personal Training Studios
The 30 single-hand back pad positions and 7-position seat allow a trainer to configure the machine precisely for each client without tools, and the angle range gives meaningful programming variety across incline and shoulder pressing within a single session. The guided carriage removes the coaching demand of managing press bar path during maximum-effort sets, freeing the trainer to focus entirely on muscle engagement cues.

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DSH056 Incline/Shoulder Smith Press

Load Olympic plates evenly onto both barbell plate bars within the 661 lb capacity, keeping amounts equal on each side.
Set the backrest to the target angle using the extended slider handle for single-hand adjustment across the 11 positions between 30° and 80°: lower positions for incline chest pressing, upper positions for shoulder pressing.
Adjust the seat to one of seven height positions so the body is correctly positioned relative to the carriage — the handles at the starting press position should sit at natural shoulder-width chest height for incline pressing or at ear-to-shoulder height for shoulder pressing.
Fine-tune the back pad to one of 30 positions using the extended handle so the back contact is firm and consistent at the chosen press angle.
Set the handles to the correct height from the six available positions on the carriage so the grip sits at the natural starting press position for the chosen angle and arm length.
Place both feet on the non-slip footrest at a comfortable stance position. Load with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates across both barbell plate bars.

Performing the Exercise

Disengage the safety latch by rotating both handles to release the hook bracket from the carriage catch, confirming the latch is fully released before beginning the press.
For incline pressing, lower the carriage to the full chest stretch position with the scapulae retracted against the back pad, then press upward along the convergent guided path to full arm extension.
For shoulder pressing, lower to the starting position with the handles at ear-shoulder height and press upward and slightly forward along the guided arc to full overhead arm extension.
Hold the extended position for one second at peak contraction before lowering under control over at least two seconds.
After the final rep, engage the safety latch by rotating the handles into the locked position before releasing grip.
To change backrest angle between sets, use the extended slider handle while remaining seated to adjust the angle for the next pressing mode.

Owner's Manual

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Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

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The Dynasty Fitness DSH056 Incline/Shoulder Smith Press is a plate-loaded guided linear Smith-style press machine covering incline chest pressing and seated shoulder pressing from a single station, with the backrest adjusting through 11 positions between 30° and 80° to target the upper pectoral clavicular head through incline angles and the anterior deltoid through the near-vertical shoulder press position. The convergent press path follows the natural muscle fibre orientation for both upper chest and shoulder pressing, guided along four main longitudinal guide rods on eight linear motion bearings that keep the carriage on a precise fixed path at any load up to 661 lbs bilateral. Six independent handle height positions accommodate different user arm lengths across both pressing modes, a 7-position seat adjustment establishes the correct body position relative to the carriage, and 30 single-hand back pad positions with an extended adjustment handle dial in the precise torso fit for each user without dismounting between adjustments. Non-slip foot bars provide stable foot contact regardless of seat height position. Built from PT60×120×2.5mm steel in matte black at 74.3" × 69.8" × 82.9", the DSH056 is built for commercial gyms, training studios, and serious home gym setups where incline and shoulder pressing from a guided plate-loaded station is a pressing programme priority.

Plate-loaded Smith-style guided press covering incline chest (30° to 60°) and shoulder press (up to 80°) from one station, with 11 backrest positions spanning the full upper chest to anterior deltoid pressing spectrum without changing machines
Convergent guided press path on eight linear motion bearings across four longitudinal guide rods follows the natural muscle fibre direction for both incline and shoulder pressing, eliminating bar path instability at heavy bilateral loads without restricting the pressing arc to a perfectly vertical Smith line
Six independent handle height positions plus a 7-position seat adjustment establishes correct starting position for users across the full range of arm lengths and body proportions in both pressing modes
30 single-hand back pad positions with an extended adjustment handle allow fine torso fit to be dialled in and changed between sets without dismounting, keeping the session efficient across angle changes within the same chest and shoulder training block

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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Incline Smith Press (30° to 45° backrest)	Pectoralis Major - Clavicular Head (upper chest, primary), Anterior Deltoid (secondary - increases with angle), Triceps Brachii (secondary), Pectoralis Major Sternal Fibres (secondary)
Steep Incline Smith Press (60° to 70° backrest)	Anterior Deltoid (primary - angle shifts primary emphasis from pec to deltoid above approximately 60°), Pectoralis Major - Upper Fibres (secondary), Triceps Brachii (secondary), Medial Deltoid (secondary)
Shoulder Smith Press (75° to 80° backrest)	Anterior Deltoid (primary), Medial Deltoid (secondary), Triceps Brachii (significant secondary), Upper Trapezius (secondary at near-vertical press), Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head (secondary)
Smith Press - Unilateral Single Arm	Pectoralis Major or Deltoid (backrest angle dependent - one side pressing independently), Triceps Brachii (secondary), Core and Obliques (anti-rotation stabiliser under asymmetric guided pressing load)
Smith Press - Slow Eccentric	Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head or Anterior Deltoid (backrest angle dependent - eccentric stretch at bottom of guided press, primary hypertrophy stimulus), Triceps Brachii (eccentric stabiliser through controlled return)

Who this machine is built for

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DSH056 Incline/Shoulder Smith Press

Load Olympic plates evenly onto both barbell plate bars within the 661 lb capacity, keeping amounts equal on each side.
Set the backrest to the target angle using the extended slider handle for single-hand adjustment across the 11 positions between 30° and 80°: lower positions for incline chest pressing, upper positions for shoulder pressing.
Adjust the seat to one of seven height positions so the body is correctly positioned relative to the carriage — the handles at the starting press position should sit at natural shoulder-width chest height for incline pressing or at ear-to-shoulder height for shoulder pressing.
Fine-tune the back pad to one of 30 positions using the extended handle so the back contact is firm and consistent at the chosen press angle.
Set the handles to the correct height from the six available positions on the carriage so the grip sits at the natural starting press position for the chosen angle and arm length.
Place both feet on the non-slip footrest at a comfortable stance position. Load with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates across both barbell plate bars.

Performing the Exercise

Disengage the safety latch by rotating both handles to release the hook bracket from the carriage catch, confirming the latch is fully released before beginning the press.
For incline pressing, lower the carriage to the full chest stretch position with the scapulae retracted against the back pad, then press upward along the convergent guided path to full arm extension.
For shoulder pressing, lower to the starting position with the handles at ear-shoulder height and press upward and slightly forward along the guided arc to full overhead arm extension.
Hold the extended position for one second at peak contraction before lowering under control over at least two seconds.
After the final rep, engage the safety latch by rotating the handles into the locked position before releasing grip.
To change backrest angle between sets, use the extended slider handle while remaining seated to adjust the angle for the next pressing mode.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

Download Owners Manual

Shipping & Delivery

All Dynasty Fitness equipment ships free across the 48 contiguous US states via freight carrier. If the product description says preorder, we'll send you an estimated delivery date via email.

Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

Questions? Contact our team at:
📧Email: info@thedynastyfitness.com
📞Call: +1 (213)-584-0858

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Incline/Shoulder Smith Press DSH056

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Key Features

Convergent Guided Press Carriage

The sliding carriage travels on eight linear motion bearings across four main longitudinal guide rods in a convergent press path angled to follow the natural fibre direction for incline chest and shoulder pressing rather than the purely vertical path of a conventional Smith machine. The convergent angle means the handles move slightly inward as they press upward, aligning with the shoulder adduction component that both incline and overhead pressing movements include. Chain links and a hook bracket safety latch provide a rerack point at any carriage position.

11-Position Backrest from 30° to 80°

The backrest adjusts through 11 positions between 30° and 80° via an air spring mechanism, covering incline chest press angles in the lower range and shoulder press angles in the upper range. The 50° spread across 11 positions provides meaningful angle increments that shift muscle emphasis progressively from clavicular head pectoral at the lower settings through to anterior deltoid-dominant shoulder pressing at the upper settings. Changing the backrest angle between sets requires only the single-hand extended slider handle without dismounting.

30-Position Back Pad Single-Hand Adjustment

Beyond the 11 backrest angle positions, 30 single-hand fine-adjustment positions via the extended slider handle bracket allow the back pad contact point to be slid to match each user's specific torso length and upper back position within the selected backrest angle. This ensures the back pad supports the scapular region rather than the lumbar or mid-thoracic point for users of different heights, which keeps the shoulder mechanics correct through the press arc regardless of the backrest angle selected.

7-Position Adjustable Seat

The seat cushion adjustment frame provides seven height settings that position the hips correctly relative to the carriage guide rods for each selected backrest angle. Correct seat height ensures the handles sit at the natural starting press position for the user's arm length at each angle, which is especially important on the DSH056 because the starting handle position changes between incline chest and shoulder press modes. The non-slip footrest below provides stable bilateral foot contact at each seat height.

Six-Position Independent Handle Height

Six handle height positions on the sliding carriage allow the starting grip point to be set for each user's arm length in both pressing modes. Each handle can also be used independently for unilateral single-arm pressing, giving trainers and athletes a unilateral pressing option alongside bilateral sets. The main pressing handles at STφ30×φ37×180mm provide the broad diameter that supports the natural hand geometry for heavy overhead and incline pressing without wrist extension stress.

Product Information
Product Name	Incline/Shoulder Smith Press
Model	DSH056
Series	DSH Plate Loaded Series
Product Type	Plate-Loaded Guided Convergent Incline and Shoulder Smith Press
Press Modes	Incline chest press and seated shoulder press — 11 backrest positions from 30° to 80°
Primary Function	Convergent guided Smith press — upper pectoral and anterior deltoid development across incline to shoulder press angles
Target Muscles	Pectoralis Major — clavicular head, Anterior Deltoid (angle dependent primary), Triceps Brachii (secondary)
Grade	Commercial
Colour	Matte Black
Dimensions and Weight
Length	74.3 in (188.7 cm)
Width	69.8 in (177.3 cm)
Height	82.9 in (210.6 cm)
Net Weight	507 lbs (230 kg)
Load Capacity
Maximum Load Capacity	661 lbs (300 kg) — 330 lbs (150 kg) per side
Loading System	Plate-loaded — Olympic plates, 2 barbell plate bars on guided sliding carriage
Guide System
Press Path	Smith-style convergent guided linear carriage
Longitudinal Guide Rods	4 main guide rods plus 2 secondary guide rods
Linear Motion Bearings	φ47×φ30×68mm x4 and φ40×φ25×58mm x4 — 8 total
Safety Latch System	Hook bracket and chain links — engages at any carriage position by handle rotation
Limit Frames	x2 — defines maximum carriage travel range
Adjustability
Backrest Angle Positions	11 positions — 30° (incline) to 80° (shoulder press), air spring mechanism
Back Pad Fine Positions	30 positions — single-hand extended slider handle for torso length fit
Seat Height Positions	7 positions — seat cushion adjustment frame
Handle Height Positions	6 positions on sliding carriage — accommodates different arm lengths across both press modes
Footrest	Non-slip foot bar — supports varied foot positions across seat height settings
Handles
Main Pressing Handles	STφ30×φ37×180mm x2 (outer), STφ24×φ31×315mm x1 (inner long), φ24×φ31×140mm x1 (inner short)
Assist Handles	Scaffold handles x2 — for safe exit and upper body repositioning
Frame and Construction
Main Frame Tubing	PT60×120×2.5mm rectangular steel
Floor Feet	3 x rubber feet
Finish	Matte black powder coat
Indoor Use Only	Yes

Q: How does the backrest angle change which muscle is targeted?
A: At 30° the press direction is angled moderately above horizontal, which places the upper pectoral clavicular head as the primary driver with anterior deltoid as secondary. As the backrest angle increases toward 60°, the press direction becomes steeper and the anterior deltoid progressively takes over as the primary driving muscle, with the upper pec becoming secondary. Above 65° through to 80° the machine is in shoulder press territory where the anterior deltoid is the primary muscle. The 11 backrest positions allow this progression to be explored and trained at any point along the continuum.

Q: How does the DSH056 differ from the DSH057 Decline/Flat Smith Press?
A: The DSH057 covers flat (0°) to decline (-18°) pressing, targeting the mid-sternal and lower pectoral fibres from a supine to inverted body position. The DSH056 covers incline (30°) to shoulder press (80°), targeting the upper pectoral and anterior deltoid from an upright seated body position. Together the two machines span the complete pressing angle spectrum from decline through flat, incline, and overhead in a guided Smith-style format at 661 lbs bilateral capacity.

Q: What backrest angle should I use for the best upper chest incline press?
A: The most productive incline chest range is generally between 30° and 45° for maximising clavicular head pectoral recruitment relative to anterior deltoid contribution. Above 45° the anterior deltoid progressively takes more of the load. Start at 30° to 35° and test through a warm-up set to confirm the press feels primarily in the upper chest rather than the shoulder — if the shoulder is doing most of the work at a given angle, lower the backrest one or two positions and retest.

Q: Can I use this machine as a dedicated shoulder press machine?
A: Yes. Set the backrest to the 75° to 80° near-vertical position for a seated shoulder press configuration. At this angle the press direction is close to vertical, which places the anterior deltoid as the primary pressing muscle with the medial deltoid and triceps as secondary contributors. The guided convergent carriage provides the bar path stability that makes heavy bilateral shoulder pressing safe without a spotter, and the 661 lb capacity exceeds any practical shoulder press loading requirement.

Q: How do the 30 back pad positions differ from the 11 backrest positions?
A: The 11 backrest positions set the angle of the overall backrest structure from 30° to 80°. Within each angle setting, the 30 back pad fine positions slide the actual pad contact surface to match the user's torso length so the pad supports the scapular region rather than the lumbar or thoracic spine. A user with a shorter torso and a user with a longer torso at the same backrest angle will need different back pad positions to get the same quality of scapular support through the press.

Q: What Dynasty Fitness machines pair with the DSH056 for a complete upper body pressing programme?
A: The DSH056 covers incline chest press and shoulder press across a 30° to 80° backrest range. Pair it with the Decline/Flat Smith Press DSH057 for the flat (0°) and decline (-18°) guided pressing angles that complete the Smith-style pressing spectrum. Add the Chest Press DSH001 for a seated flat pivot arm chest press, the Incline Press DSH002 for a dedicated pivot arm incline press, and the Chest Fly DSH049 for pectoral isolation through horizontal adduction. Load the DSH056 with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates across both barbell plate bars for a clean bilateral setup.

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