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smith decline reverse-grip press

smith decline reverse-grip press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: smith machine.

smith decline reverse-grip press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
smith machine

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  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.