Decline Chest Press Machine

Set the seat so the handles align with your lower chest. Brace your lower body and keep your back on the pad.

Press forward as though your lower chest is driving the handles. Keep your torso from lifting off the backrest.

Return slowly and feel the lower chest lengthen. Look straight ahead and keep your neck and shoulders relaxed.

Drive from the lower chest rather than the arms. If your arms dominate, readjust the seat and repeat.

Don't tilt your head back or chase the handles too low. A comfortable lower-chest start is more important than load.

Exhale as you press and inhale as you return. Maintain a braced torso so the lower chest stays loaded.

Pause briefly at the end to check the lower-chest contraction. Make the return 1 second slower for a stronger stretch.