How to Do Smith Machine Press Decline

Smith Machine Press Decline is a chest exercise using machine, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Machine

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Smith Machine Press Decline

  1. 01Position a decline bench inside the Smith machine so the bar aligns with the lower chest.
  2. 02Lie back and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width, then rotate the bar to unlock it from the safety hooks.
  3. 03Inhale and lower the bar until it lightly touches the bottom of the ribcage.
  4. 04Drive the bar upward by extending the elbows and pushing the shoulder blades into the bench.
  5. 05Exhale at the top of the movement and engage the pectorals before starting the next repetition.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Smith Machine Press Decline

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Ensure the bar path lines up with the lower sternum to avoid excessive internal rotation or strain on the shoulder capsule.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Smith Machine Press Decline questions

What muscles does Smith Machine Press Decline work?

Smith Machine Press Decline is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Smith Machine Press Decline correctly?

Position a decline bench inside the Smith machine so the bar aligns with the lower chest. Lie back and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width, then rotate the bar to unlock it from the safety hooks. Inhale and lower the bar until it lightly touches the bottom of the ribcage. Drive the bar upward by extending the elbows and pushing the shoulder blades into the bench. Exhale at the top of the movement and engage the pectorals before starting the next repetition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Smith Machine Press Decline?

Ensure the bar path lines up with the lower sternum to avoid excessive internal rotation or strain on the shoulder capsule.

Is Smith Machine Press Decline suitable for beginners?

Smith Machine Press Decline is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Smith Machine Press Decline?

Smith Machine Press Decline uses machine.

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