Barbell Pause Decline Bench Press
Expert Advice
During the pause at the bottom, keep the tension in your chest and avoid resting the barbell on your body.
How-to-do Steps
- Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and lie down with a barbell racked above you.
- Grasp the barbell with a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly to your chest while inhaling.
- Pause for a count of 1-2 seconds just above your chest.
- Press the barbell back up to the starting position while exhaling.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Chest60%
Secondary
Shoulders20%
Triceps20%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
