Equipmentsmith machine
Difficultyintermediate
tricepsupper arms
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.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the bench on the smith machine to a decline position.
- 2.Lie down on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
- 3.Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
- 4.Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 5.Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your chest.
- 6.Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
chestshoulders
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