smith reverse-grip press
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with smith machine.
How to do smith reverse-grip press
Adjust the height of the smith machine bar to chest level.
Stand facing the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step back and position yourself with a slight bend in your knees.
Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the exercise.
Lower the bar towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the bar back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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