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How to do Smith Incline Reverse-grip Press

The smith incline reverse-grip press is a chest exercise performed on a smith machine with an incline bench. It targets the pectoral muscles using a reverse (underhand) grip, which also engages the triceps and shoulders. The smith machine provides stability, but the reverse grip and incline angle require good coordination and some experience.

Smith Incline Reverse-grip Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps and Shoulders
Equipment
Smith machine
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Smith Incline Reverse-grip Press, step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Smith Incline Reverse-grip Press works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.

Track Smith Incline Reverse-grip Press in SPLYT

Smith Incline Reverse-grip Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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