https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NFaQtUBYEk
Hey Bloggers!
Today is Tuesday, and this means I have some awesome workout videos to share with you and some exercise talk. The above video link is of myself at the gym the other day and I had to come up with an alternative to the decline smith press because the decline bench was in use by someone else – down below I will be explaining this exercise as if someone is using the actual decline bench.
How To Do The Decline Smith Press:
- You will want to place the decline bench underneath the smith machine (make sure it is lined up in the center) & place the barbell at the height you can reach when you lying down and arms are fully extended. Use a pronated grip, making sure it is wider than shoulder width apart, unlock the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with arms extended (starting position)
- While inhaling, lower the bar allowing the elbows to flex
- Pause, bring the bar back up by extending the elbows and exhaling while doing so.
- Repeat the movement for the recommended amount of repetitions
- When finished with the set, lock the bar on the rack
Keep in mind this is going to seem awkward at first and if you aren’t used to it, use a lower weight to make sure you have your form and technique down. I like using the smith machine for the decline bench because it is easier to control.
What muscles are being used:
- Chest
- Triceps
Overall thoughts:
I don’t implement this variation very often in my workouts, and while it isn’t my favorite, I still believe that it can be useful. However when someone does not have a decline bench, there are other ways to get it done depending on your comfort level, in my video, I am shifting my body in a decline but if you don’t feel comfortable doing so, you can use weight plates underneath the flat bench so that it is at a decline as well.
Do you do the decline smith press or use a barbell?
Fitness WonderWoman,
Shay-lon xo
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