decline bench in chest workout?

**diesel578** · 03-19-2005, 12:58 AM

have read mixed views on decline bench? who here does and who doesnt and why?

**YounG_SluG11** · 03-19-2005, 01:00 AM

I do it and it really brings up the lower part of my chest. They say you should hit chest from every direction.

**Blown_SC** · 03-19-2005, 01:01 AM

Flat and Incline for mass.......

**XxElitexX** · 03-19-2005, 01:03 AM

dont throw it in my routine that much...my lower chest is fine so i stick to the flat and incline, but i throw decline in there for a shocker every once in awhile

**lucabratzi** · 03-19-2005, 03:08 AM

i do decline. i do bench and dumbell flyes. it make your chest look alot bigger, cause the lower part widens and thickens out.

**bluethunder** · 03-19-2005, 07:47 AM

For myself I get more leverage and the plane of travel is shorter= more weight, so yes I do them and in fact like them.

**Chemical King** · 03-19-2005, 07:58 AM

I do flat, and incline and only do decline every month or so. I find I cant lift as much on the incline as what i can on the flat

**calimuscl** · 03-19-2005, 11:50 AM

my upper chest is lagging behind my lower, so I do all incline or flat chest exercises

**Dude-Man** · 03-19-2005, 12:03 PM

I don't do them because heavy weighted dips are so much better for me. Nothing like the feeling of a 120 lb dumbell strapped between your legs. Except maybe a bigger one i guess.

**Prime** · 03-19-2005, 12:49 PM

i dont have acess to a decline bench so like dude man i do dips with plates (altho im not quite at 120lbs yet). Gimme like 4 months and i will be tho

**The Massacre** · 03-21-2005, 03:10 AM

I stopped doing decline for chest and my bottom started lagging. Had to get back under it and get to work. I'm fine now thank god

**taiboxa** · 03-22-2005, 10:10 AM

i told my work out partner .. "If i ever see you doing decline.. ima shoot you." as we were walking over to do weight dips

**El Jugo Buen0** · 03-22-2005, 10:20 AM

From what I've heard, decline is ineffective and you're better off sticking with flat and incline...If you stick to flat and incline the chest will grow in all areas, and if the bottom of your chest is "flabby" then change your diet because decline is not going to make it any more defined...

**taiboxa** · 03-22-2005, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by El Jugo Buen0

From what I've heard, decline is ineffective and you're better off sticking with flat and incline...If you stick to flat and incline the chest will grow in all areas, and if the bottom of your chest is "flabby" then change your diet because decline is not going to make it any more defined...

well put...

**Hypertrophy** · 03-22-2005, 11:49 AM

Scientifically, Decline is most effective~

**Dude-Man** · 03-22-2005, 11:52 AM

at sucking.

Originally Posted by Hypertrophy

Scientifically, Decline is most effective~

**Hypertrophy** · 03-22-2005, 11:53 AM

I would encourage some research~

**Dude-Man** · 03-22-2005, 11:59 AM

My research consists of real life evidence. Do any of the pro bodybuilders i know decline bench? no. Do any of the nationally qualified amateurs? no.

If it was as "effective" as you say, then more people would do it, plain and simple. Not only that, but decline, in my personal experience, was a waste of time. Since i tossed it in favor of weighted dips, my bench numbers have gone up significantly, and the appearance of my chest has seen similar increases.

Originally Posted by Hypertrophy

I would encourage some research~

**shango88** · 03-22-2005, 12:02 PM

I prefer dips.

**Hypertrophy** · 03-22-2005, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Dude-Man

My research consists of real life evidence. Do any of the pro bodybuilders i know decline bench? no. Do any of the nationally qualified amateurs? no.

If it was as "effective" as you say, then more people would do it, plain and simple. Not only that, but decline, in my personal experience, was a waste of time. Since i tossed it in favor of weighted dips, my bench numbers have gone up significantly, and the appearance of my chest has seen similar increases.

I didn't say it was "most effective." Science says that through Electromyorgraphical analysis. There is a big difference between (science)theory and application as you stated. It's a personal decision based on performance whether or not to incorporate them.

**taiboxa** · 03-22-2005, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Dude-Man

at sucking.

omg that is so funny not only was it a perfect Ripost.. but its also 145% true!

**taiboxa** · 03-22-2005, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by Hypertrophy

Scientifically, Decline is most effective~

wtf u said u didnt say "most effective" but right here u did ><

**taiboxa** · 03-22-2005, 12:18 PM

Flat Bench and Dips are proven to provide the greatest stimuli on the chest.

**Hypertrophy** · 03-22-2005, 12:20 PM

Scientifically, yes!
Personally, no!

**Hypertrophy** · 03-22-2005, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by taiboxa

Flat Bench and Dips are proven to provide the greatest stimuli on the chest.

Source?

**BigJames** · 03-22-2005, 12:34 PM

I think HyperT is refering to the idea that when doing flat and incline bench your shoulders come into play more than when you do decline bench...that is the only reason I would see an Electromyorgraphical analysis showing that decline is more effective...because it isolates the pec more. Not sure though. Personnally, I do them maybe once a month for change...I do weighted dips every week. I like em.

**taiboxa** · 03-22-2005, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Hypertrophy

Source?

i dont use sources they only create racial tension and controversy~!

**taiboxa** · 03-22-2005, 01:01 PM

Granted when you do flat u incorporate alot more shoulder but the range of motion is greatly increased which is what creates the most stimuli
This is similar to dips.

**co2boi** · 03-22-2005, 01:08 PM

I do dumbbell decline presses and flies, after doing barbell flat and incline. I can definitely feel a difference at the end of the workout. I think their efficacy depends a lot on form. Until you get the feel for declines, try them on a smith machine to ensure proper bar placement and range of motion...JIMO