Instructions:
- 1Lie down on a decline bench making sure your head is lower than your hip.
- 2Hold the barbell with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight over your chest.
- 3Lower the barbell in an arching motion behind your head until you feel a stretch in your chest.
- 4Return the barbell in the same arching motion to the starting position.
- 5Repeat the movements for your desired sets and repetitions
Tips:
- Engage your core throughout the exercise to keep your body stable.
- Avoid locking your elbows entirely to spare your joints.
- Do not rush the movements, slow and controlled is key.
- Breathe in as you lower the barbell and breathe out as you return it to the starting position.