smith decline reverse-grip press

A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with smith machine.

smith decline reverse-grip press demonstration
smith decline reverse-grip press β€” demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Smith Machine

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Triceps, Shoulders

How to do smith decline reverse-grip press

  1. Adjust the smith machine to a decline position.

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

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

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

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

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

TricepsShoulders

Related exercises

All chest exercises β†’

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