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Animated demonstration of the smith machine reverse decline close grip bench press exercise, targeting the Pectorals using Smith machine.

smith machine reverse decline close grip bench press

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Smith machine
Target muscle
Pectorals
Secondary muscles
tricepsshoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Adjust the smith machine to a decline position.

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

  3. Step 3: Grasp the barbell with a close grip, slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.

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

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

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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