Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | smith press |
Additional Equipment | decline bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie on decline bench, mid chest under bar. Grasp bar with wide overhand grip and unlock it.Execution
Lower bar until elbows reach height of shoulders respectively bench. Return, keep elbows slightly flexed, repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Smith Press Bench Press, Decline | Starting Position Smith Press Bench Press, Decline Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/47/47.jpg)
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![Smith Press Bench Press, Decline | Ending Position Smith Press Bench Press, Decline Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/48/48.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Pectoralis Major, Sternal |
Synergist | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Deltoid, Anteroir | Triceps Brachii |
Stabilizers | Biceps Brachii |
![Smith Press Bench Press, Decline | Muscles Front Smith Press Bench Press, Decline Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/23/23.jpg)
Front
![Smith Press Bench Press, Decline | Muscles Rear Smith Press Bench Press, Decline Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/24/24.jpg)
Rear
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