Smith Machine Decline Press

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Instructions

1. Position a decline bench in the rack so that the bar will be above your chest. Load an appropriate weight and take your place on the bench. for best results.
2. Rotate the bar to unhook it from the rack and fully extend your arms. Your back should be slightly arched and your shoulder blades retracted. This will be your starting position. for best results.
3. Begin the movement by flexing your arms, lowering the bar to your chest. for best results.
4. Pause briefly, and then extend your arms to push the weight back to the starting position. for best results.
5. After completing the desired number of repetitions, rotate the bar to rack the weight. for best results.