Instructions:
- 1Position yourself under the Smith machine bar, which should be about chest level
- 2With palms facing forward, grab the bar at slightly wider than shoulder width
- 3Press the bar upwards until your arms are completely extended
- 4Lower the bar back to chest level in a controlled manner
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
Tips:
- Keep your core tight and back straight during the exercise
- Don't lock your elbows at the top of the movement
- Exhale while pressing the bar upwards, inhale while lowering it
- Focus on using your shoulders, not your back or arms, to lift the weight