How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades together and hold them retracted the whole set.
- 1
Secure yourself on the decline bench of the leverage machine.
- 2
Grasp the handles with a full grip and hold your arms straight out in front of you.
- 3
Lower the weight slowly until your hands are in line with your chest.
- 4
Press the weight back up to the starting position, exhaling as you lift.
- 5
Keep your movements steady and controlled.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on pressing through the chest and avoid locking out your elbows at the top to keep tension on the pecs.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the wrists bend backward
- ✕Lifting the head off the bench pad
- ✕Bouncing the weight at the bottom