Exercise
Smith machine decline close grip bench press
Smith machine decline close grip bench press is a moderate exercise. It trains triceps.
Detailed explanation
Adjust the bench on the smith machine to a decline position. Lie down on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground. Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body. Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your chest. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Step by step
- 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.
