is it just me???..hmm

[wishmasterATM]

well I have to say that when I work out and from what I red around, it seems like nobody uses decline benchpress I personally dont do it...I red something about its useless on a site I cant recall where, but is that so??/..do you guys also dont use decline bench press?...thnxx

[K.Biz]

I use decline... not every single time i hit chest but i do use it.

[Johny-too-small]

everytime. Last part of chest that I hit.

[Primalinstinct]

Yes, you do use more back on decline and you do not isolate the pecs as well. However you are focusing on the lower part of the chest and that helps separate and define the chest from the lower abs.

I interpet my chest in three parts when I set up a workout routine:

Upper
Middle
Lower

Just look at any of Arnold's classic most muscular posses. Nobody displayed pectoral separation better than him. Notice the definite line between his upper and lower chest. It's like a borderline on any map.

Isolate, mix it up, keep it fresh, shock your muscles. Chances are you will last longer and get better results.

[jmkru]

In the past I rotated decline and dips.

[Mr. G]

Isolate, mix it up, keep it fresh, shock your muscles. Chances are you will last longer and get better results.

Absolutely. Muscles adapt, so variation is a key to development. Decline press isn't my favorite movement, but it's a fresh change of pace from time to time. Hey, variety is the spice of life, right?

[The Legend]

i wish i could do dips without pain and i got too much pride to use the lame assisted dip machine

[MFT81]

I think that the main reason some belive decline is not great is that for most lifters they dont have much problem developing lower chest as the do with the middle or upper.

When I first started lifting I used to do decline db every chest workout cause I was a bit stronger in the lift and it stroked my ego.

as time went on my lower chest was over-developed and my upper chest didnt even exsist it got to the point where I looked like I was sporting a nice full B-cup.

Now I put more effort into upper chest training and things are close to balancing out.

Decline is a good exercise, I only do it once every 8-12 weeks for the hell of it. To each his own ya know.

[wishmasterATM]

I also do dip for my lower chest... but i think I'll start some decline 3 times a month or something in that range

[boostedevo8]

yeah i had that boob effect....i stoped doing decline all together to get my upper chest even with the lower...its starting to catch up finally

[chest6]

I think decline is pointless...

[MuscleScience]

EMG studies show that decline elicits more muscle fiber recruitment in the pecs. Incline elicits the least, it hits more of the anterior delt.

[wishmasterATM]

I think decline is pointless...

me 2

[I_Want_Abs]

I think decline is pointless...

me 2

if you think decline is pointless why would you include it in your training?

I also do dip for my lower chest... but i think I'll start some decline 3 times a month or something in that range

[dupa95]

I do decline and like doing um. Decline gives me that plump lower peck. Looks great behind a tee shirt.

[wishmasterATM]

I dont do it at all, and obviously I am not the only ones not doing it..but out of respect Ill do it once a month or so...I think for the lower I think dip is still the best....

[Kale]

I go with Dips at the end of every chest day. I dont have access to a good decline setup so dips have to suffice

[wishmasterATM]

I go with Dips at the end of every chest day. I dont have access to a good decline setup so dips have to suffice

me 2

[IronReload04]

Yes, you do use more back on decline and you do not isolate the pecs as well. However you are focusing on the lower part of the chest and that helps separate and define the chest from the lower abs.

I interpet my chest in three parts when I set up a workout routine:

Upper
Middle
Lower

Just look at any of Arnold's classic most muscular posses. Nobody displayed pectoral separation better than him. Notice the definite line between his upper and lower chest. It's like a borderline on any map.

Isolate, mix it up, keep it fresh, shock your muscles. Chances are you will last longer and get better results.

g-e-n-e-t-i-c-s

[boostedevo8]

i would do decline at the end of every chest day...
Now i just decided to do it once every other week, i need to focus more on my upper chest now