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Exercise guide
Decline Barbell Bench Press
A barbell compound press on a decline bench emphasizing the lower chest.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- pectoralis major · anterior deltoid · triceps brachii
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Set the bench to a decline angle. Lie down and secure your feet.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Lower the bar to your lower chest, then press back up.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Control the descent.
- Keep elbows at about 45 degrees to the torso.