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Smith Incline Reverse-Grip Press

Smith Incline Reverse-Grip Press: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: machine.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentmachine
  • Body partchest
Primary muscles
pectorals, triceps
Secondary muscles
shoulders
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How to do it

  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.

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