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Smith Machine Reverse Close Grip Bench Press Video Exercise Guide

Smith Machine Reverse Close Grip Bench Press Video Exercise Guide
  1. Set up for the smith machine reverse close grip bench press by placing a flat bench in the smith machine, lowering the bar, and adding the weight you want to use to the bar.
  2. Lay back on the bench and grasp the bar with an underhand grip (palms facing your head) at around 6-12 inches apart.
  3. Take the weight off the rack by twisting the bar.
  4. Keeping your elbows tucked in at your sides, slowly lower the weight focusing on your triceps as the prime movers.
  5. Lower the weight until it almost touches your chest, and then slowly raise up, pushing the weight with your triceps.
  6. Do not lock your elbows out at the top of the exercise, and then repeat.