Is it just me, or does it seem...

[psychedout]

..that pro's never do decline presses??

It just occured to me that I have never seen a pic of pro's doing decline barbell or dumbell bench...

Only dips for lower chest.

Kinda weird eh?

 

[WarriorPL]

Many people feel that decline presses are a useless exercise and that it's just bad for your shoulders.

 

[psychedout]

Hmmm, weird.... doesn't seem to strain my shoulders like that.

Probly just the way my genetics are.

I was thinking maybe its cause flat exercises recruite a fair amount of lower chest work, so in an attempt to stay proportional, they stay away from those.

 

[IronLion]

A lot of Powerlifters use them to get the same angle as a well arched bench but cut out the leg drive. They are IMO a decent part of a well balanced program, I would include some decline and incline as well as flat work, if you goals are of the aesthetic nature, just keep the sets to a minimum.

 

[Exodus]

but you do see them do dips.......... its the same thing just upside down and only your arms move.

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