Barbell decline bench press

Barbell decline bench press

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Pectorals

Secondary Muscles

triceps, shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Chest

The barbell decline bench press is a compound exercise targeting the lower portion of the pectoral muscles. It is performed on a decline bench, requiring the lifter to press a barbell upward from a declined position, engaging the chest, triceps, and shoulders.

The barbell decline bench press is a compound exercise targeting the lower portion of the pectoral muscles. It is performed on a decline bench, requiring the lifter to press a barbell upward from a declined position, engaging the chest, triceps, and shoulders.

The barbell decline bench press is a compound exercise targeting the lower portion of the pectoral muscles. It is performed on a decline bench, requiring the lifter to press a barbell upward from a declined position, engaging the chest, triceps, and shoulders.

How to Do the Barbell decline bench press

How to Do the Barbell decline bench press

How to Do the Barbell decline bench press

Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Barbell decline pullover

Barbell front raise and pullover

Barbell decline wide-grip press

Kettlebell one arm floor press

Smith reverse-grip press

Barbell wide bench press

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