Slow Decline Press
This chest exercise mainly works your upper chest, with help from your middle chest, lower chest and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
6-12
How to do Slow Decline Press
With feet on a sturdy chair, place hands wider than shoulders on the ground. Slowly lower, taking 3-5 seconds, then push up quickly.
Common mistakes
Keep body in a straight line.
Breathing
Inhale as you descend, exhale pushing up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Upper Chest
Secondary Muscles
Middle Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Core, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae, Lower Body
