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DECLINE BENCH PRESS

Spartan Standard — 300WOD helmet mark

Barbell press on a declined bench. Emphasises the lower chest.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Set the bench to a decline angle. Secure feet under the pad.

  2. 2

    Grip slightly wider than shoulder width.

  3. 3

    Lower the bar to the lower chest.

  4. 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.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan✓

EQUIPMENT

BarbellBenchRack

MUSCLES

Primary

ChestTriceps

Secondary

Anterior Deltoids
Decline Bench Press — 300WOD Exercise Library