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smith incline reverse-grip press

smith incline reverse-grip press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: smith machine.

smith incline reverse-grip press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
smith machine

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Adjust the seat of the smith machine to a comfortable incline angle.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the ground.
  3. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip that is slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Unrack the bar and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  5. Pause for a moment when the bar is just above your chest.
  6. Push the bar back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.