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Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles: Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: Push
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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

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10/10

May 22, 2012 11:01 AM: I feel this on my whole chest more than any other exercise



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10/10

May 20, 2012 1:21 AM: i have been using this exercise for 3 weeks via the blood and guts program and am seeing results already best overall peck workout hands down



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10/10

May 17, 2012 9:47 PM: love it



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10/10

Apr 8, 2012 12:25 PM: Favourite lower chest exercise.



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

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10/10

Mar 21, 2012 3:07 PM: this is a very nice exercise. i find it hard to work the peck but this one gives a lot of feedback.
shame my new Gym doesn't have a decline bench ! Will have to ask them about getting one..



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
9/10

Mar 18, 2012 6:55 PM: underated...gives a nice look



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Mar 10, 2012 1:41 PM: just started decline bench press with a conservative amount of weight as i have no one to spot for me but i do have barbell spotters on my squat stands which is a plus the exercise itself feel invigorating and already after two moths i can see the difference all around the lower pecs which i could never...+See More



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Dec 15, 2011 4:14 PM: Excellen Exercise
Specially when you combine it with Flat



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Tip: Decline Barbell Bench Press

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10/10

Sep 30, 2011 1:50 AM: I want to try this pec workout. Can anyone tell me if there is a certain angle you should be at when doing these?



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Sep 8, 2011 11:10 AM: Excellent chest exercise. I haven't determined if I like this or flat better. But it does seem you get more of a squeeze in the chest muscles during this that you do with flat.



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

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10/10

Aug 19, 2011 2:25 PM: The most effective pec exercise out there...just ask Dorian Yates! I always start my chest workout with these!



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Tip: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Aug 14, 2011 6:27 AM: hits chest like a train



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Tip: Decline Barbell Bench Press

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10/10

Aug 5, 2011 8:29 AM: One of the best chest exercises. I like to let the bar hover over my chest for 3 seconds and then squeeze the chest muscles to let the contraction push the weight. Really works the lower pecs well.



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Jul 31, 2011 3:22 PM: best pec exercise ever in my opinion.



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Jun 7, 2011 3:01 PM: one of the best chest exercises
you can blast your chest



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May 17, 2011 12:16 PM: Dont really care for the blood rushing to my head.



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May 14, 2011 11:31 AM: In my opinion one of the best chest exercises.



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Tip: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Apr 15, 2011 3:34 PM: guys its really work on the lower pec then the flat when you do decline your working on the middel and lower pec



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Tip: Decline Barbell Bench Press

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10/10

Mar 2, 2011 3:00 AM: kj;k



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Feb 6, 2011 8:29 PM: Hits the whole pec unlike most think and it puts more strain on the pec then flat by limited shoulder involvement



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
4/10

Jan 12, 2011 8:54 AM: there is two types of muscles in your chest pec. major and minor. when you do flat bench you work major and when you do incline you work minor, but when you do decline all your trying to do is make more of a cut underneathe your chest. ive did them and seen no better results. decline isnt for me.



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Dec 20, 2010 1:16 PM: I've been meaning to try the decline benchpress to improve the definition of my lower chest, so I can kind of 'even out' my upper chest with my lower chest.
BUT I've heard some horrifying rumors about the exercise, that it can and probably will cause brain haemorrhage - and I don't really want...+See More



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Dec 18, 2010 8:42 AM: Decline bench is the unsung hero of tricep and chest strength and size development. Studies have shown that it stimulates more muscle activity in the pectoralis major than flat or incline bench and its close grip variation build very strong triceps.



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
1/10

Jun 30, 2010 7:28 AM: My guess is that all the blood rushes to the head giving one a false sense of euphoria. No way.



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Review: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
9/10

Jun 23, 2010 11:05 AM: A too-often under-rated lift that has been shown to activate the chest muscles very well. I find it especially effective with a wider grip.



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Tip: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
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Mar 11, 2010 8:45 AM: Don't decline, do dips.

All those extra kilo's/pounds come from is the shortened range of motion, which makes it a bad variant to the bench press.



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Tip: Decline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Jan 8, 2010 10:48 PM: Breath in your nose and out your mouth. This does wonders for balance of control
of the push and pull.



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