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How to do Smith Reverse-grip Press

The smith reverse-grip press is a chest exercise performed on a smith machine using a reverse (underhand) grip. This variation targets the upper chest and also engages the triceps and shoulders. The smith machine provides stability, making it suitable for those looking to focus on form and muscle activation.

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

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

  1. Adjust the height of the smith machine bar to chest level.
  2. Stand facing the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Step back and position yourself with a slight bend in your knees.
  5. Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the exercise.
  6. Lower the bar towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  7. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the bar back up to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Smith Reverse-grip Press in SPLYT

Smith 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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