Breathing
Inhale during the controlled lowering phase and exhale as you press away. Avoid holding your breath unintentionally.
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Strength movement using Machine.
1 / 2Muscle guide
The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.
Movement instructions
Position a decline bench in the rack so that the bar will be above your chest. Load an appropriate weight and take your place on the bench.
Rotate the bar to unhook it from the rack and fully extend your arms. Your back should be slightly arched and your shoulder blades retracted. This will be your starting position.
Begin the movement by flexing your arms, lowering the bar to your chest.
Pause briefly, and then extend your arms to push the weight back to the starting position.
After completing the desired number of repetitions, rotate the bar to rack the weight.
Technique guidance
Inhale during the controlled lowering phase and exhale as you press away. Avoid holding your breath unintentionally.
General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.
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