decline bench press

[SaiBoT]

I like this thread so bump.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Decline bench press is shit IMO
just had to put that in there
Dips and even bent-over cable crossovers can replace it
maybe even some decline flys, but decline bench - useless

 

[oso0960]

I believe they are useful to some people. The extra weight that can be pressed in the decline gets one used to pressing heavier weights. Although I've never had that problem so to me they are completely useless also.

I like this thread though to see what exercises stimulate areas more and such. I think it would be great if they had included the other muscles that are working and to what percentages. For example, what percentage the hamstrings, calves, and glutes worked at in a normal squat.

 

[mmo115]

why exactly is the decline bench press useless though?

 

[PWR]

why exactly is the decline bench press useless though?

I have never done decline bench press or dumbells. I may have tried it a time or two years ago but it has never been a part of my workout.
I do however do dips on the day I do triceps so that may have helped but I have never like them. Incline gets the majority of my chest workout.

 

[Blane]

The blood rushing to my head while pressing sucks.

I hvnt seen anyone in my gym lift heavir on decline than i do flat..so the heavier concept is bullshit....