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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 — secondary.
  • bench-press — the flat-bench chest press.
SourceReference manual
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Cited authorities in source: none specified for this entry.
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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.