Exercise Guide

Smith Machine Decline Close Grip Bench Press

beginnerRecommendedCompoundCore Variation
Exercise Visual

Smith Machine Decline Close Grip Bench Press

Triceps Smith Machine

beginner

Category

upper arms

Body Part

upper arms

Equipment

smith machine

Target

triceps

Instructions

  1. 1

    Adjust the bench on the smith machine to a decline position.

  2. 2

    Lie down on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground.

  3. 3

    Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.

  4. 4

    Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your chest.

  6. 6

    Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

ChestTricepsShoulders

Movement Data

Role

Close Grip Press

Pattern

push

Priority

6/10

Variation Rank

2

Workout Split

push

Classification

Compound

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