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chest
#0033

barbell decline bench press

Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
pectorals

How to perform

  1. 1

    Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips.

  2. 2

    Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

triceps
shoulders