Smith decline reverse-grip press exercise demonstration
Smith decline reverse-grip press

Exercise

Smith decline reverse-grip press

Smith decline reverse-grip press is a moderate exercise. It trains chest.

Muscles
ChestTriceps

Detailed explanation

Adjust the smith machine to a decline position. Lie down on the bench with your feet secured under the foot pads. Grasp the barbell with a reverse grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Unrack the barbell and lower it towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Adjust the smith machine to a decline position.

  2. 2

    Lie down on the bench with your feet secured under the foot pads.

  3. 3

    Grasp the barbell with a reverse grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  4. 4

    Unrack the barbell and lower it towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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