does decline bench press do anything?

[MaxxReps]

I used to do decline bench but don't anymore. I pretty much focus most of my effort on both bbell and dbell incline bench with some flat thrown in. I feel incline is best for upper chest development which is where I am lacking.

One of the reasons is that I never really knew how to do heavy decline dbell without having someone hand me weights. The other day I saw some dude mount 120's on a decline all by himself and do reps. It was pretty impressive (the mounting part, mostly).

So what if anything are decline bench presses good for?

 

[bonacris]

Good for your ego.. dips are better for lower chest development

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[EZ_E]

Great for putting un-needed pressure on your shoulders

 

[Fitguy3030]

Good for your ego.. dips are better for lower chest development

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Dips are the best do them with a 25 pound plate on and you get a killer workout

 

[Xray123]

I believe its the best way to add strength for chest.

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[ha1a1]

They are good for those with fleshy armpits.

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[hardrock]

Great for putting un-needed pressure on your shoulders

This.

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[stevesmi]

we have one at my gym and it rarely is used.

I will use it maybe once every couple months. it seems to give my chest and tri's a nice pump

 

[MaxxReps]

Thing is, I have never looked at someone and said "wow, looks like sure has an undeveloped lower chest".

 

[Creepusmaximus]

I do them some times just for a change. 120???? I do more than that and have no trouble lifting if off the stand or do I not understand what you mean???

Are you short??? No offense but you got me thinking because I have to adjust foot hold so I'm in the right position. If it didn't adjust I would be in trouble.

 

[MaxxReps]

120lb dumb bells loaded into a decline rack without help. I always had trouble with the proper technique to load dumb bells into a decline position and those were light (maybe 60-70?). Never saw anyone actually do any heavy dumb bell decline presses and when I watched that dude it made me think what all the bother was for.. So thats why I asked..

 

[Creepusmaximus]

I use a barbell for those, dumbbells would be a pain in the ass.

 

[MaxxReps]

Maybe, but hard to get full range of motion with a barbell. Personally I skip decline but was just wondering about what other guys do.

 

[FT10]

Personally, I don't do them; I prefer properly executed dips and flat dumbbell presses for the sternocostal head/pectoralis major. Interestingly, Dorian Yates used to swear by decline presses. He felt they were a great way to avoid all the shoulder impingement/overuse injuries that can sometimes occur with heavy flat barbell presses. Plus, they keep you honest because you can't use any leg drive to get the weight up. If you feel that can apply to you, why not use them?

 

[jgalb78]

I have used decline bench in the past, but never with d-bells. I have bent straight bar that allows you to sink deep into your press. It allows a good stretch which I believe it helps strengthen you chest due to the full range of motion you are getting from the lift. This is just what I think.