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Chest

Decline Bench Press

Decline bench press

Advanced Barbell

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Execution (step by step)

1

Set the bench to 15-30 degrees decline, ankles secured under the rollers.

2

Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width, overhand grip.

3

Lower the bar to the bottom of your chest, elbows 45-75 degrees from the body.

4

Press the bar up explosively without lifting your lower back off the bench.

5

The decline angle directs stress to the lower part of the pectoralis major.

6

Squeeze the chest muscles together at the top for maximum muscle activation.


Muscles

Primary

lower chest

Secondary

tricepsanterior deltoid

Programming

Strength 4 sets x 4-6 reps
Hypertrophy 3-4 sets x 8-12 reps
Endurance 3 sets x 15-20 reps

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