Chest · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Barbell Decline Wide-grip Press

The barbell decline wide-grip press is a compound chest exercise performed on a decline bench using a barbell with a wide grip. It targets the lower portion of the pectoral muscles and also engages the triceps and shoulders.

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

How to do Barbell Decline Wide-grip 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 a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lower the barbell to your chest, keeping your elbows out to the sides.
  4. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Barbell Decline Wide-grip Press in SPLYT

Barbell Decline Wide-grip 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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