Muscles Trained: Primarily lower chest. Secondarily mid chest, shoulders, and triceps.

Intro: The decline bench press is very similar to the flat barbell bench press. Maximum overload can be achieved compared to performing the dumbbell version of this exercise.

How it is performed: Lay on the decline bench with your feet flat on the floor. Squeeze your shoulders blade together and make sure that your shoulders and your butt remain on the bench at all times. Use the techniques mentioned in the flat bench press article as a guide. Lower the weight to the area below your nipples and above your sternum. Drive the weight up to your reference point in a controlled manner. As usual, do not neglect form for weight