Decline Smith Machine Bench Press
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push
Steps
- 1 Lie supine on a decline bench within a Smith machine, positioning your lower chest directly under the barbell.
- 2 Grasp the barbell with an overhand, shoulder-width grip and unrack it from the safety catches.
- 3 Slowly lower the barbell towards your lower chest, keeping your elbows slightly tucked.
- 4 Press the barbell upwards until your arms are fully extended, stopping just before your elbows lock.
- 5 Control the movement as you lower the barbell back to your lower chest to complete one repetition.
- 6 Re-engage the safety catches on the Smith machine when you are finished with your set.
