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Reverse-Grip Bench Press (Smith Machine)

Muscles worked

  • Chest
  • Front Shoulder
  • Tricep

Equipment

Smith Machine
Smith Machine
Weight Plates
Weight Plates
Flat Bench
Flat Bench

Form Cues

  • Position the bench so the bar path aligns with your mid-to-lower chest.

  • Use a supinated (underhand) grip, roughly shoulder-width apart.

  • Start with light weight to get comfortable with the grip — the Smith machine's fixed path makes this much safer than a free bar.

  • Retract your shoulder blades and maintain a slight back arch.

  • Lower the bar with control to your lower chest / upper abdomen area.

  • Keep elbows tucked close to your body throughout the movement.

  • Press the bar up until arms are fully extended.

  • Focus on squeezing the upper chest at the top of each rep.

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