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Smith Decline Bench Press

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Equipment

Bench
Bench
Smith Machine
Smith Machine

The Smith Decline Bench Press targets the lower portion of the chest and aids in building strength and muscle size. Performing this exercise on a decline bench engages different parts of the chest compared to flat or incline presses, offering comprehensive development.

How to do it

  1. Position a decline bench under the Smith Machine bar.
  2. Lie back on the bench with feet secured and grip bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  3. Lower the bar slowly to your lower chest, keeping elbows angled slightly below.
  4. Press the bar back up until arms are fully extended.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Muscles worked

Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Triceps Brachii

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