Form cues
- Feet stay secured
- Elbows slightly tucked
- Bar meets the lower chest
- Back stays on the pad
Exercise
Smith Decline Bench Press
Chest, smith machine
A decline bench press on the Smith machine for the lower chest.
Target: pectorals. Also works: triceps, shoulders.
Steps
- Set the decline bench under the Smith bar and secure the feet.
- Grip slightly wider than the shoulders and unrack.
- Lower the bar to the lower chest.
- Press back to straight arms.
- Rerack the bar.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing off the chest
- Losing the feet
- Cutting the lockout
Breathing
Inhale on the way down, exhale as you drive up.
In the app, search for Smith Decline Bench Press and add it to a workout.