Decline Bench Press Barbell

Decline Bench Press Barbell

The Decline Bench Press Barbell is a beginner barbell exercise that works the Chest. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesChest
EquipmentBarbell
LevelBeginner

How to do the Decline Bench Press Barbell

  1. Lay down on a decline bench, the bar should be directly above your eyes, the knees are somewhat angled and the feet are firmly on the floor.
  2. Concentrate, breath deeply and grab the bar more than shoulder wide.
  3. Bring it slowly down till it briefly touches your chest at the height of your nipples.
  4. Push the bar up.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.