Exercises / Chest / Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press
Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press
Smith Wide Grip Decline Bench Press: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: machine.
- Equipmentmachine
- Body partchest
- Primary muscles
- pectorals, triceps
- Secondary muscles
- shoulders
How to do it
- Adjust the decline bench to the desired angle.
- Lie down on the bench with your feet secured under the foot pads.
- Grasp the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows pointed outwards.
- Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
- Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.