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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The decline bench press targets your lower chest muscles better than flat bench. It builds strength and size in the bottom part of your pecs for a fuller chest look.

How To

1. Set the decline bench to 15-30 degrees and lie back with your feet secured 2. Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width and lift it off the rack 3. Lower the decline bench press weight slowly to your lower chest, keeping your elbows at 45 degrees 4. Press the bar up and slightly toward your face, squeezing your chest muscles 5. Complete your reps and carefully rack the weight when finishing your decline bench press set

Form Tips

• Keep your shoulders pulled back and down throughout the entire decline bench press movement • Don't let your elbows flare out too wide - keep them at 45 degrees from your body • Lower the bar to your lower chest, not your neck or upper chest area • Press the weight up and slightly back toward your face during the decline bench press

Common Mistakes

• Lowering the decline bench press bar too high on your chest instead of the lower pec area • Using too steep of a decline angle, which can cause blood to rush to your head • Bouncing the weight off your chest during the decline bench press instead of controlling the movement

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