Decline press

[CAswole]

Hey does anybody out there use the decline press with any frequency? I have been reading good things, and some are stating that it is one of the most overlooked pressing and chest movements. Thoughts?

 

[Evom1]

I used to, but my gyms decline bench now currently is terrible. The spot where you hook your legs can randomly let go. I like it alot in the Smith machine with a wide grip

 

[MindlessWork]

I used to, but my gyms decline bench now currently is terrible. The spot where you hook your legs can randomly let go. I like it alot in the Smith machine with a wide grip

That is how I do declines at my gym as the decline bench is at a not so good angle.

 

[Demondosage]

Haven't used it in years and my chest is better than it's ever been now

 

[CAswole]

I got a solid one at my gym. Lots of good powerlifting benches, racks and platforms. May try the Smith though... might be a pain in the ass dragging that bench over though whem I'm tired and lazy. Lol

 

[MindlessWork]

I got a solid one at my gym. Lots of good powerlifting benches, racks and platforms. May try the Smith though... might be a pain in the ass dragging that bench over though whem I'm tired and lazy. Lol

I do that all the time when the regular benches are filled 5 deep when it's crowded.

My gym also has 3 dl platforms and 3 racks. Good for me!

 

[Oregongearhead]

Hey does anybody out there use the decline press with any frequency? I have been reading good things, and some are stating that it is one of the most overlooked pressing and chest movements. Thoughts?

Dips are my main lower pec exercise . Never took to declines . I declined them

 

[Ironlord]

Agreed with OGH. Dips with the proper forward lean, and a heavy ass dB hanging from your waist, is a way better movement for lower pecs.

Plus you don't have that barbell wanting to fly backwards over your head thing happening like when you unrack a decline lol

 

[Docd187123]

Last time I did decline pressing was either in my teen years or very early 20s. I'm not sure if that fits into your frequency lol.

There are enough pressing and chest movements that are not only more effective, but also safer, so that decline pressing is rendered useless.

 

[Oregongearhead]

Agreed with OGH. Dips with the proper forward lean, and a heavy ass dB hanging from your waist, is a way better movement for lower pecs.

Plus you don't have that barbell wanting to fly backwards over your head thing happening like when you unrack a decline lol

Agreed , declines can be downright dangerous . I saw a guy pulled backwards by de-racking a decline , that was always in the back of my mind after that ...

 

[gr8whitetrukker]

Hey does anybody out there use the decline press with any frequency? I have been reading good things, and some are stating that it is one of the most overlooked pressing and chest movements. Thoughts?

Yeah sure i could load that bitch up with way too much weight and that increases chances of an injury. The ROM is pitiful. I believe the decline bench is quite possibly the most useless station in the gym. Right next to the neck weights. Thats my opinion

If u can get a GREAT contraction out of it then fine. If you enjoy being hung damn near upside down with 500+lbs on your palms directly over your neck. Then fine. So be it. I think its stupid and useless

 

[CAswole]

@Oregongearhead @gr8whitetrukker lol those are interesting answers. Yea i always keep heavy weighted dips in the lineup ( did 3 plates x 9 last week ) i was happy with that. Prob will abandon the idea. Don't need or want any injuries.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

I agree it's dangerous and not worth doing.

 

[Oregongearhead]

Yeah sure i could load that bitch up with way too much weight and that increases chances of an injury. The ROM is pitiful. I believe the decline bench is quite possibly the most useless station in the gym. Right next to the neck weights. Thats my opinion

If u can get a GREAT contraction out of it then fine. If you enjoy being hung damn near upside down with 500+lbs on your palms directly over your neck. Then fine. So be it. I think its stupid and useless

I agree it's dangerous and not worth doing.

That settles it ! Declines Suck ! lol

 

[Perrin Aybara]

That settles it ! Declines Suck ! lol

It's official.

 

[CAswole]

I'm sure all have heard of the claim that it is easier on the shoulders....no?

 

[JC456]

In my general experience it's mostly used by people with a shit bench press.

 

[Docd187123]

I'm sure all have heard of the claim that it is easier on the shoulders....no?

There are tweaks one can do to their form to make pressing movements easy on the shoulders.

 

[CAswole]

In my general experience it's mostly used by people with a shit bench press.

Lmao

 

[Demondosage]

Declines take away from the stretch of the muscle. There's a reason they're easier than inclines. I've never seen anyone ditch declines and get an overdeveloped upper chest and underdeveloped lower chest. It just doesn't work that way. Declines are for ego benches