Sunday, August 18, 2013

Decline Press

Decline Press

Lie on a decline bench set at an angle between 20 and 40 degrees with your feet anchored to prevent them from slipping. Take an overhand grip on the bar with your hands at least shoulder-width apart:
- Inhale and slowly lower the bar until it reaches the lower edge of your pectorals
- Press the bar back up, exhaling as you complete the movement

This exercise works the pectoralis major (particularly the lower part), triceps, and anterior deltoids. It places secondary emphasis on the lower fold of the pectorals. In addition, lowering the bar to neck level helps stretch the pectoralis major, increasing its flexiblility.
You can also use a Smith-machine.

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