- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Front Delt
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates, squat rack or power cage, bench
How to do it
- Lie on a decline bench with your knees hooked under the pads and your head lower than your hips.
- Lower the bar to your lower chest with your elbows about 45° from your sides.
- Press it back up until your arms are straight.
Common mistakes
- Bouncing the bar off your chest.
- Letting the bar drift toward your neck.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Decline Bench Press into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.