smith reverse-grip press
smith reverse-grip press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Adjust the height of the smith machine bar to chest level.
Step 2
Stand facing the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 3
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 4
Step back and position yourself with a slight bend in your knees.
Step 5
Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the exercise.
Step 6
Lower the bar towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
Step 7
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the bar back up to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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