Decline Bench Press
Exercise Overview
The decline bench press exercise uses a barbell to strengthen the shoulder. Start by lying down on an exercise bench with the back rest set up at a 20 to 30 degree decline from parallel with the floor. Hold a barbell at your lower chest line and place your elbows about 45 to 60 degrees away from the torso at the bottom position. Be sure to keep the elbows stacked directly below the wrists. Push the weight towards the ceiling while allowing the elbows to travel from the chest towards your shoulders (J-path). Reverse the motion to complete a repetition.
Muscles Involved
Pectoralis MajorPectoralis MinorAnterior DeltoidTriceps BrachiiGlenohumeral Joint
Related Conditions
AC Joint Sprain (Late Stage Recovery)Pectoralis Strain (Non-acute)Shoulder instabilityRotator cuff tear / rotator cuff strainRotator cuff tendinitisShoulder impingement
