Decline Barbell Smith Press

Instructions

Set bench on decline and place it under a Smith barbell making sure it is at a height you can reach without fully extending your arms. Secure your feet under the stirrup, bar, or strap at the high end of the bench and lie flat on your back with the Smith barbell above your shoulders. Using an overhand grip, grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than your shoulder width apart. Push up to lift the bar from the rack and hold it directly over you with your arms locked. Bend your elbows to slowly lower the barbell until it slightly touches your chest, inhaling as you do so. Drive the weight back up by contracting your pec muscles and return to the start position, exhaling as you do so. At the top of the movement, lock your arms and squeeze your chest muscles.
Exercise Name: Decline Barbell Smith Press Instruction: Set bench on decline and place it under a Smith barbell making sure it is at a height you can reach without fully extending your arms. Secure your feet under the stirrup, bar, or strap at the high end of the bench and lie flat on your back with the Smith barbell above your shoulders. Using an overhand grip, grip the bar with your hands slightly wider than your shoulder width apart. Push up to lift the bar from the rack and hold it directly over you with your arms locked. Bend your elbows to slowly lower the barbell until it slightly touches your chest, inhaling as you do so. Drive the weight back up by contracting your pec muscles and return to the start position, exhaling as you do so. At the top of the movement, lock your arms and squeeze your chest muscles. Primary Body Parts: Chest Secondary Body Parts: Triceps Equipments: Categories: