During a decline bench press, your body lies on a slope and your legs are higher than your head so you need to be very cautious if you go heavy on this one — it's best to use a spotter to prevent the weight from dropping on you.
Studies have shown that the deltoids are much less involved
during the decline bench press, compared to the horizontal bench press.
Not exact matches
Features: Move from
decline to military press with a quick pull - pin adjustment Rolled seat provides for excellent pivot positioning
during leg exercises
Bench folds and rolls away for easy storage - perfect for small workout spaces.
If you're working out using a
decline bench press, it would be best to prevent any unwanted injuries
during your exercise.
In fact, clavicular head EMG amplitude is higher when using a narrow grip than when using a wide grip
during decline, flat and incline
bench presses (Barnet et al. 1995).