Decline Bench Press

DECLINE BENCH PRESS

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.

Structures Involved:

• Pectoralis Major

• Pectoralis Minor

• Anterior Deltoid

• Triceps Brachii

• Glenohumeral Joint

Related Conditions:

• AC Joint Sprain (Late Stage Recovery)

• Pectoralis Strain (Non-acute)

• Shoulder instability

• Rotator cuff tear / rotator cuff strain

• Rotator cuff tendinitis

• Shoulder impingement

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