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Smith machine decline press

A compound exercise for the chest, with help from the triceps, front delts. Equipment: smith machine and flat bench.

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WorksChestTricepsFront delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: A decline bench under the bar, feet locked in.
  2. Lower to the lower chest
  3. Press straight up

Muscles worked

Smith machine decline press: 3D figure mid-rep with the chest highlighted

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