Smith Machine Decline Bench Press: how to do it and form tips

A lower-chest pressing movement on a decline bench within the Smith machine. The fixed path makes decline pressing far safer than its barbell counterpart.

Form tips

1. Hook your feet securely into the bench's foot pads before unracking.
2. Lower the bar to your lower chest — not your stomach, not your upper chest.
3. Unrack and rack using the Smith's twist mechanism; don't rely on a partner.

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