Pushcompound
DECLINE BENCH PRESS
Barbell press on a declined bench. Emphasises the lower chest.
MOVEMENT GUIDE
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HOW TO PERFORM
- 1
Set the bench to a decline angle. Secure feet under the pad.
- 2
Grip slightly wider than shoulder width.
- 3
Lower the bar to the lower chest.
- 4
Press back to full lockout.
THE STANDARD
Bar touches the lower chest each rep. Full lockout at the top.
COACHING CUES
Bar to lower chestFull lockoutControlled descent
COMMON MISTAKES
Bar not touching the chest.
Bouncing the bar.
SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS
Flat bench press as a regression.
Reduce load.
300WOD APPLICATION
The decline bench press appears at Elite and Spartan Standards for lower chest development.
RELATED EXERCISES
300WOD STANDARDS
Foundation
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan✓
EQUIPMENT
BarbellBenchRack
MUSCLES
Primary
ChestTriceps
Secondary
Anterior Deltoids