This decline version of the bench press emphasizes the lower chest using fixed machine support.
Instructions
- Place a decline bench under the Smith machine with the bar aligned above your chest.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width and unrack it with arms extended.
- Lower the bar slowly to your lower chest, keeping your back stable on the bench.
- Press the bar back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then re-rack the bar.
Related Muscle Groups
- Chest
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