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Movement · Upper Arms

Smith Machine Decline Close Grip Bench Press

Adjust the bench on the smith machine to a decline position. Lie down on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground. Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body. Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your chest. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

TargetTriceps
Equipmentsmith machine
Body partUpper Arms

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Adjust the bench on the smith machine to a decline position.

  2. 2

    Lie down on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground.

  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 close to your body.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above 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 worked

Target and supporting

Target

Triceps

Secondary

ChestShoulders

Training plans

Found in these plans

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