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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Triceps

Equipment Required

Smith Machine

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Chest, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The smith machine reverse close grip bench press targets your triceps with a unique grip angle. It builds serious arm strength while giving your chest and shoulders extra work.

How To

1. Set the smith machine bar to chest level and lie face up on the bench underneath 2. Grab the bar with a reverse grip, hands closer than shoulder-width apart 3. Unrack the smith machine reverse close grip bench press bar and lower it slowly to your chest 4. Press the bar back up by squeezing your triceps and pushing through your palms 5. Complete your smith machine reverse close grip bench press reps with control and re-rack safely

Form Tips

• Keep your elbows tucked close to your body during the smith machine reverse close grip bench press • Squeeze the bar tight to activate more muscles and improve stability • Lower the bar slowly to get the most out of each rep • Don't let your wrists bend backward during the smith machine reverse close grip bench press movement

Common Mistakes

• Using too wide of a grip defeats the purpose of the smith machine reverse close grip bench press • Letting elbows flare out wide reduces tricep activation and can hurt your shoulders • Bouncing the bar off your chest during the smith machine reverse close grip bench press takes away muscle tension

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