This exercise involves using a cable machine to perform a chest press while in a declined position. The movement targets the lower portion of the chest muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the lower portion of the chest muscles
- Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional decline bench press
- Engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles
- Provides constant tension throughout the movement, leading to greater muscle activation
- Can be easily adjusted to accommodate different fitness levels and goals
How to perform
- Adjust the decline bench to the desired angle.
- Attach the cable handles to the low pulleys on either side of the bench.
- Lie down on the bench with your feet securely planted on the floor.
- Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip and bring them up to your chest, keeping your elbows bent and close to your sides.
- Press the handles away from your chest, extending your arms fully.
- Slowly lower the handles back down to your chest, keeping your elbows bent.
- Repeat for desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Chest
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Anterior Deltoid
Primary