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Smith Decline Bench

Learn how to perform Smith Decline Bench, a Chest exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Lie on a decline bench, secure your feet, and align the Smith bar with your lower chest.

STEP 2

Start phase

Lower the bar toward your lower chest, then press while keeping wrists supported over elbows.

STEP 3

End phase

Finish without locking your elbows, then return the load slowly to the starting position.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your lower chest. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid bending your wrists or shrugging. Reduce the load if you lose torso support.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you press and inhale as you return.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Set the safety stops first and check the bar path with an unloaded bar.

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