Smith Machine Decline Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Smith Machine Decline Press
- Position a decline bench in the rack so that the bar will be above your chest. Load an appropriate weight and take your place on the bench.
- Rotate the bar to unhook it from the rack and fully extend your arms. Your back should be slightly arched and your shoulder blades retracted. This will be your starting position.
- Begin the movement by flexing your arms, lowering the bar to your chest.
- Pause briefly, and then extend your arms to push the weight back to the starting position.
- After completing the desired number of repetitions, rotate the bar to rack the weight.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Smith Machine Decline Press
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Decline Barbell Bench Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a barbell.
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Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using dumbbells.
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Decline Smith Press
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Leverage Decline Chest Press
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Machine Bench Press
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Smith Machine Bench Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a machine.
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Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a machine.
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Wide-Grip Decline Barbell Bench Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a barbell.
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Alternating Floor Press
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Barbell Incline Bench Press - Medium Grip
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do smith machine decline press work?
Smith Machine Decline Press primarily works the chest. The shoulders and triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for smith machine decline press?
Smith Machine Decline Press uses machines.
Smith Machine Decline Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Smith Machine Decline Press is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of smith machine decline press?
Decline Barbell Bench Press, Decline Dumbbell Bench Press, Decline Smith Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my smith machine decline press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; smith machine decline press can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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