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