Exercise Guide

Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press

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Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press

Pectorals Smith Machine

beginner

Category

chest

Body Part

chest

Equipment

smith machine

Target

pectorals

Instructions

  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 a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  4. 4

    Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows pointed outwards.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment when the barbell touches 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

TricepsPectoralsShoulders

Movement Data

Role

Decline Press

Pattern

push

Priority

5/10

Variation Rank

5

Workout Split

push

Classification

Compound

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