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upper arms
#1625

smith machine decline close grip bench press

Equipment
smith machine
Target muscle
triceps

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.

Secondary muscles

chest
shoulders