Smith Machine Decline Close-Grip Bench Press
The close-grip press on a decline bench under the Smith bar; the decline shortens the path to the lower chest.
How to do it
Setup
Decline bench under the Smith bar, legs hooked, hands shoulder-width, bar over the lower chest.
Steps
- Unhook the bar and lower it to the lower chest, elbows in.
- Touch lightly without bouncing.
- Press to lockout and re-hook at the end.
Common mistakes
Legs not hooked: lock them in before unracking. Elbows flaring on the way down: keep them tucked. Bar touching too high: it lands on the lower chest.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
