Decline Barbell Bench Press
Decline Bench Press · Decline Press
BarbellBench Free weights
On a declined bench with the head lower than the hips, this variation emphasizes the lower sternal fibers of the pectoralis major and reduces shoulder strain compared to flat pressing. Secure your legs, retract the scapulae, and lower the bar to the lower chest with controlled elbow tuck. It targets the lower chest while still loading the triceps.
PrimaryPectoralis Major
SecondaryTriceps BrachiiDeltoid
GroupsChestArmsTricepsShouldersUpper BodyPush
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Load type
- Weighted
- Utility
- Auxiliary