Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | barbell |
Additional Equipment | decline bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie supine on decline bench. Grasp barbell with wide overhand grip. Dismount barbell and hold it above chest.Execution
Lower barbell until elbows reach height of shoulders or bench. Return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Barbell Bench Press, Decline | Starting Position Barbell Bench Press, Decline Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/22/1022.jpg)
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![Barbell Bench Press, Decline | Ending Position Barbell Bench Press, Decline Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/23/1023.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Pectoralis Major, Sternal |
Synergist | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Deltoid, Anterior | Triceps Brachii |
Stabilizers | Biceps Brachii |
![Barbell Bench Press, Decline | Muscles Front Barbell Bench Press, Decline Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/69/569.jpg)
Front
![Barbell Bench Press, Decline | Muscles Rear Barbell Bench Press, Decline Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/70/570.jpg)
Rear
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