Decline Presses

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Declined chest press (MEO sternal pecs) — listed but noted as not important to perform.

Detail

The decline press is listed on the chest checklist (MEO, S, AD, T — sternal pec, anterior deltoid, triceps). The source explicitly states it is NOT important to perform decline bench presses.

Key facts

Primary: Pectoralis Major (sternal); Secondary: Anterior Deltoid, Triceps.
Source view: not important to perform decline presses.

Connections

Pectoralis Major — sternal pec emphasis.
Anterior Deltoid / Triceps Brachii — secondary.
Bench Press — the flat-bench chest press.

Sources

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Decline Presses

Anterior Deltoid Pectoralis Major Triceps Brachii Bench Press

Atlas Connections

Anterior Deltoid

The front deltoid head; produces forward flexion, horizontal adduction, and internal rotation — primarily a pressing muscle.

Pectoralis Major

The chest muscle (clavicular and sternal portions); its primary action is horizontal adduction (flexion) of the arm — a powerful action.

Triceps Brachii

The three-headed elbow extensor (long, medial, lateral heads); the long head also assists shoulder extension.

Bench PressClosely related

Flat horizontal-adduction press driven by the sternal pectoralis major, with anterior deltoid, triceps and serratus anterior assisting; the chest mass exercise and one of the three powerlifts.

Intensity

The amount of weight (resistance) lifted — also shaped by speed, reps, sets, rest interval, and workout duration.