Smith Machine Decline Reverse-Grip Press
The decline press in the Smith machine with the bar held underhand; the reverse grip keeps the elbows tucked and the fixed path holds the bar steady head-down.
How to do it
Setup
Decline bench under the Smith bar, legs locked, underhand grip about shoulder-width, bar path over the lower chest.
Steps
- Unhook the bar and lower it to the lower chest, elbows close.
- Touch lightly, wrists straight under the bar.
- Press to lockout and turn the bar back onto the hooks.
Common mistakes
Thumbs off the bar with an underhand grip: wrap them around it. Wrists folding back: keep them stacked under the bar. Bench misplaced under the rails: set it so the bar lands on the lower chest.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
