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barbell decline bench press

barbell decline bench press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips.

Step 2

Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step 3

Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.

Step 4

Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulders

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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