Decline Barbell Bench
Decline Barbell Bench is a barbell push exercise for the chest, and it also works the triceps and shoulders. If you cannot do it, Decline Dumbbell Press or Archer Push-up are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Chest · main
Triceps
Shoulders
How to do it
- Lock your legs under the pads and lie back, shoulder blades pinched together.
- Unrack with a grip just wider than your shoulders and straight arms.
- Lower the bar to your lower chest, elbows about 45° from your body.
- Press up until your arms are straight over your shoulders.
Watch out: Dropping the bar fast on the way down with no spotter nearby.
Alternatives
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