Smith Machine Decline Press

Form sequence

1. 01 · setup

   Position a decline bench in the rack so that the bar will be above your chest. Load an appropriate weight and take your place on the bench.

2. 02 · start · Key step

   Rotate the bar to unhook it from the rack and fully extend your arms. Your back should be slightly arched and your shoulder blades retracted. This will be your starting position.

3. 03 · lower

   Begin the movement by flexing your arms, lowering the bar to your chest.

4. 04 · press

   Pause briefly, and then extend your arms to push the weight back to the starting position.

5. 05 · rack

   After completing the desired number of repetitions, rotate the bar to rack the weight.