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Barbell Decline Bench Press
Beginner - Strength - Compound
Targeted Muscle Group
Chest
Triceps
Recommended Equipment
Barbell
How to do it
This version of the bench press exercise utilizes a decline bench so that the lower part of the chest is targeted.
Steps :
1.) Start off lying on a decline bench so that your head is lower than your feet.
2.) Grab onto the barbell with an overhand shoulder-width grip and hold it directly above your chest as this will be your starting position.
3.) Then slowly lower the bar until it is just above your chest, stop and hold for a second then return back to the starting position.
4.) Repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.
Tips :
1.) Concentrate on using your chest for this bench press. You should feel as if the lifting is coming from your elbows.
1.) Make sure that your feet are flat on the floor and you are balanced so that the bar does not drop on your chest.
2.) Use a weight that you are able to balance and manage.
3.) When stopping the barbell on the downward motion, make sure that you stop the barbell slightly above your chest so that it doesn't bounce or touch your chest.
