Smith machine decline close grip bench press

Smith machine decline close grip bench press

The smith machine decline close grip bench press is a compound exercise targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed on a smith machine with a decline bench and a close grip on the barbell.

The smith machine decline close grip bench press is a compound exercise targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed on a smith machine with a decline bench and a close grip on the barbell.

The smith machine decline close grip bench press is a compound exercise targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed on a smith machine with a decline bench and a close grip on the barbell.

How to Do the Smith machine decline close grip bench press

How to Do the Smith machine decline close grip bench press

How to Do the 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.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

chest, shoulders

Equipment

Smith machine

Body Part

Upper arms

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