Starting Position
1. Lie back on a decline bench.
2. Secure your feet on the bench's foot pads.
3. Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
4. Lift the barbell above your chest to get into the starting position.
During the Exercise
1. Slowly lower the barbell to the lower part of your chest.
2. Use your chest muscles to press the barbell back up to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Inhale as you lower the barbell, and exhale as you press it up.