Smith Machine Lateral Step-Up
The lateral step-up under a Smith bar on the upper back, the bench set inside the machine; the rails steady a load you could not balance side-on.
How to do it
Setup
Bar across the upper back, a flat bench inside the machine, standing side-on to it with the near foot on top.
Steps
- Unhook the bar and press up through the foot on the bench.
- Stand tall on the bench, the bar traveling straight up the rails.
- Lower the free foot to the floor slowly; switch sides after the set.
Common mistakes
Bench too far from the bar's line: the body leans to reach it; set it right under you. Pushing off the floor foot: the bench leg lifts. Turning to switch sides with the bar unhooked: rack it first.
Breathing
Exhale stepping up, inhale down.
