Barbell Decline Bench Press
Expert Advice
Control the descent of the barbell to avoid bouncing it off your chest, which can lead to injury.
How-to-do Steps
- Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and lie down.
- Grip the barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the barbell and hold it straight over your chest with arms fully extended.
- Inhale and lower the bar slowly until it touches your lower chest.
- Exhale and push the bar back to the starting position by extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Chest60%
Secondary
Shoulders20%
Triceps20%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
