Smith Machine Incline Reverse-Grip Press
The incline Smith press with an underhand grip; the incline and the palm-up hands both shift the work toward the upper chest.
How to do it
Setup
Incline bench under the Smith bar, underhand grip about shoulder-width, bar path over the upper chest.
Steps
- Unhook and lower the bar to the upper chest, elbows tucked.
- Keep the wrists straight and the thumbs wrapped.
- Press to lockout along the rails and re-hook with control.
Common mistakes
Bench too far forward or back: move it until the bar meets the upper chest. Elbows flaring despite the grip: keep them close to the ribs. Thumbless grip: wrap the thumbs, always.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
