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- 01Lie securely on a decline bench and hold a light bar above your chest with a wide overhand grip.
- 02Brace your trunk, keep your ribs controlled, and maintain a slight fixed bend in your elbows.
- 03Lower the bar in an arc behind your head until you feel a comfortable stretch through your lats and chest.
- 04Pull the bar back over your chest by moving at the shoulders rather than straightening your elbows.
- 05Keep your hips and upper back stable on the bench throughout every repetition.
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