smith decline bench press
smith decline bench press — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, triceps, shoulders

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smith decline bench press

Body part
chest
Equipment
smith machine
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Adjust the decline bench to the desired angle.

  2. 2

    Lie down on the bench with your feet secured under the foot pads.

  3. 3

    Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  4. 4

    Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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