Smith Decline Bench Press

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Instructions:

  • 1Position yourself under the bar near the middle of the bench with your feet flat on the ground
  • 2Grip the bar slightly more than shoulder width apart
  • 3Unrack the bar and lower it towards your chest in a controlled manner
  • 4Press the bar back in a straight line to return to starting position
  • 5Repeat the motion until the set is complete

Tips:

  • Keep your back flat on the bench
  • Do not lock out your elbows at the top of the press
  • Ensure to control the tempo on the way down and up
  • Engage your core throughout the movement

Smith Decline Bench Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs