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Decline bench press

A compound exercise for the chest, with help from the triceps. Equipment: barbell, adjustable bench and squat rack.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Bench set to a slight decline, feet locked in.
  2. Lower to the bottom of the chest
  3. Press up and back

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