Decline Barbell Bench Press
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Horizontal push · Multi-joint
Equipment
- Barbell
- Weight bench
How to do it
- Hook your legs under the pads at the end of a decline bench and lie back slowly.
- Grip the bar a little wider than your shoulders, lift it off the rack and hold it above your chest with arms straight.
- Lower the bar slowly until it touches your lower chest.
- Press the bar back up, and place it back on the rack when you finish.
Beginner tip: Start light and ask someone to help you lift the bar off the rack.