Exercise technique

barbell decline wide-grip press

The barbell decline wide-grip press is a compound chest exercise performed on a decline bench using a barbell with a wide grip. It targets the lower portion of the pectoral muscles and also engages the triceps and shoulders.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips.
  2. Grasp the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lower the barbell to your chest, keeping your elbows out to the sides.
  4. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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