Chest · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Barbell Decline Bench Press

The barbell decline bench press is a compound exercise targeting the lower portion of the pectoral muscles. It is performed on a decline bench, requiring the lifter to press a barbell upward from a declined position, engaging the chest, triceps, and shoulders.

Barbell Decline Bench Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps and Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Barbell Decline Bench Press, step by step

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips.
  2. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Decline Bench Press works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.

Track Barbell Decline Bench Press in SPLYT

Barbell Decline Bench Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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