Exercise Guide

Smith Machine Reverse Decline Close Grip Bench Press

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Exercise Visual

Smith Machine Reverse Decline Close Grip Bench Press

Pectorals Smith Machine

beginner

Category

chest

Body Part

chest

Equipment

smith machine

Target

pectorals

Instructions

  1. 1

    Adjust the smith machine to a decline position.

  2. 2

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

  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 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.

Muscles

TricepsPectoralsShoulders

Movement Data

Role

Decline Press

Pattern

push

Priority

5/10

Variation Rank

5

Workout Split

push

Classification

Compound

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