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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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