Macros and how to trace them

Question

The trace macro is very useful for debugging. But it comes to a halt, when used upon any macro. Like if I try to do the following :

CL-USER> (trace push)
         


        

Answer 1

*macroexpand-hook* is the expected method for tracing macros.

http://www.lispworks.com/documentation/HyperSpec/Body/v_mexp_h.htm#STmacroexpand-hookST