Decline Chest Press

Cable Decline Chest Press Exercise

Target Muscle: General or Pectoralis Major, Sternal (Chest)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic or Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Biceps Brachii, Short Head

Synergists: Pectoralis Major, Clavicular, Deltoid, Anterior, Triceps Brachii

Decline Chest Press Instructions

Decline Chest Press Technique

Sit on seat and grasp stirrups to each side. Position elbows out to sides, slightly lower than shoulder height. Position hands slightly narrower than elbow width in front of upper arms.

Decline Chest Press Form

Push stirrups forward and slightly downward until arms are straight and parallel to one another. Return stirrups to original position, until slight stretch is felt in shoulders or chest. Repeat.

Stirrup should follow slight arch pattern, in front of upper arm between elbow and chest in stretched position, traveling inward and slightly downward just below each shoulder at extended position.

Related Cable Exercises
1. Bench Press
2. Chest Dip
3. Chest Press
4. Chest Press, One Arm
5. Chest Press, Twisting
6. Decline Chest Press, Standing
7. Decline Fly
8. Lying Fly
9. Seated Fly
10. Standing Fly