Leverage Decline Chest Press

Technique

How to perform Leverage Decline Chest Press

1. Load the decline chest press machine and adjust the seat so the handles begin near your lower chest.
2. Sit against the back pad with your feet planted and grasp the handles firmly.
3. Keep your torso supported and your shoulder blades comfortably set against the pad.
4. Press the handles forward and downward along the machine's arc as your elbows straighten.
5. Pause briefly without bouncing or forcefully locking your elbows.
6. Bend your elbows and let your upper arms return under control through the available range, then repeat without bouncing the weight off the stops.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head.