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Animated demonstration of the smith reverse-grip press exercise, targeting the Pectorals using Smith machine.

smith reverse-grip press

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Smith machine
Target muscle
Pectorals
Secondary muscles
tricepsshoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Adjust the height of the smith machine bar to chest level.

  2. Step 2: Stand facing the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. Step 3: Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  4. Step 4: Step back and position yourself with a slight bend in your knees.

  5. Step 5: Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the exercise.

  6. Step 6: Lower the bar towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.

  7. Step 7: Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the bar back up to the starting position.

  8. Step 8: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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