How do you perform this exercise?
- Adjust the seat of the smith machine to a comfortable incline angle.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the ground.
- Grasp the bar with an overhand grip that is slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the bar and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- Pause for a moment when the bar is just above your chest.
- Push the bar back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Which other muscles are involved?
Triceps, Shoulders.
How do you log your sets?
How do you track progressive overload?Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.
