Push Up - Smith Machine Low Bar One Handed

Recommendations: 1-3 Sets, 15-20 Reps

Intermediate Chest Triceps Strength Smith Machine Push Compound Gym

Purpose: This exercise increases strength and produces greater functional strength for pressing movements.

Benefits: Pushups are a basic body weight chest exercise.

Place the bar on a Smith Machine at its lowest position. Lie face down on an exercise mat. Place your right hand about the centre of the bar. Keep your right toes on the floor, your left leg out at a diagonal, and your back straight. This is your starting position. Straighten your elbow while pushing up with your arm. Exhale during this movement. Keep your back straight throughout the exercise. Slowly return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions. Lie face down on an exercise mat. Place your left hand about the centre of the bar. Keep your left toes on the floor, your right leg out at a diagonal, and your back straight. This is your starting position. Straighten your elbow while pushing up with your arm. Exhale during this movement. Keep your back straight throughout the exercise. Slowly return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

The chest is composed of the Pectoralis Major and the Pectoralis Minor. The Pec Major attaches to the upper arm and pulls the upper arm across the chest. The Pec Minor lies mostly underneath the Pec Major and draws the shoulder blade down and forward.