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Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip

Strength · No equipment · Beginner
Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip, starting positionIncline Push-Up Reverse Grip, end position

How to do it

  1. Stand facing a Smith machine bar or sturdy elevated platform at an appropriate height.
  2. Place your hands on the bar palms up, with your hands about shoulder width apart.
  3. Position your feet back from the bar with arms and body straight. This will be your starting position.
  4. Keeping your body straight, lower your chest to the bar by bending the arms.
  5. Return to the starting position by extending the elbows, pressing yourself back up.

Works

Chest

Also: Abdominals, Shoulders, Triceps

When to stop

Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.

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