Author Topic: Does declines really work (Read 2924 times)

bigandbrolic · « **on:** November 08, 2007, 06:03:48 PM »

my chest is big but i feel like its hanging too much,
do declines work and what are they for?

what can i do to pull my chest up more?

endless_raine · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2007, 06:12:43 PM »

it is only gonna make you boob-like chests. I read that it is not wise to do decline, it'll make your chest sagg and looks like a breast. The way to pump it up is doing incline, i think.

Bluto · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2007, 06:18:54 PM »

what kinda bodyfat levels are you? a lot of people dont have that big a chest when theyre dieted down

tonymctones · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2007, 06:23:17 PM »

Incline, Incline, Incline I had the same problem about 3 yrs ago and since then I usually put inclines first in my workout and it made a huge difference...Ive never done declines but i do perform weighted dips on shoulders day and think that hits the lower chest decently well

windsor88 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2007, 06:29:14 PM »

Declines are a waste IMO.

Bluto · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2007, 06:59:43 PM »

yeah i rather do dips. i dont think it's a good idea with the angle for declines and the blood rush to the head. not safe

SirTraps · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2007, 07:00:17 PM »

i never decline. My incline is pretty damn good.

windsor88 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2007, 08:05:35 PM »

Quote from: Bluto on November 08, 2007, 06:59:43 PM

i dont think it's a good idea with the angle for declines and the blood rush to the head. not safe

maybe if your overweight.

tonymctones · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2007, 08:36:24 PM »

why do the flys before flat bench...just curious ive always used these as a finishing move to flush as much blood as i can

webcake · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2007, 09:53:08 PM »

Never really done declines. Whenever i did, i felt like it was hitting the front delts more than the actual pecs.

PANDAEMONIUM · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2007, 10:00:48 PM »

Quote from: bigandbrolic on November 08, 2007, 08:23:20 PM

i honestly do not know my bf i haven't checked it in years, i am weighing 290(this is serious so no bs comments about everyone on getbig is 290 pounds of muscle hope the pic helps). incline is my focus and have been for about 4 years, i really don't go heavy on flat.
i did chest yesterday(wednesday), this is my workout for chest

i warm up my shoulders with a side laterals, front raises and miliitary press combo with 5, 10, and 15 pound dumbells. i do this three times followed by pushups after each set.

incline 135 x 8, 225 x 8, 295 x 6, 345 x 6, 375 x 3 with a spot
incline bumbell flyes 50 x 15, 60 x 15, 70 x 12, 80 x 9 (i do15 pushups after each set of flyes)
flat 135 x 8, 205 x 8, 255 x 8, 285 x 6 ( i usually 10 pushups after each set of flat bench)

i started the pushups about a month ago

i hope the small pic helps

No offense but if that's really you in that pic, as opposed to some wrestler's pic you pulled from a google search, you're a huge dude and should be pushing wayyyyyy more than 285 for 6 on flat bench...

Bluto · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2007, 06:28:44 AM »

Quote from: windsor88 on November 08, 2007, 08:05:35 PM

maybe if your overweight.

no people been hurt that's not overweight

triple_pickle · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2007, 08:34:58 AM »

barbell declines = waste of time
dumbbell declines = do work, although i never do them these days

local hero · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2007, 10:12:53 AM »

285 for 6 after all that work is very respectible in my book.

slaveboy1980 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2007, 12:57:09 PM »

Quote from: bigandbrolic on November 08, 2007, 06:03:48 PM

my chest is big but i feel like its hanging too much,
do declines work and what are they for?

what can i do to pull my chest up more?

they do work as its possible to hit "lower chest" (and upper) some degree (not inner or outer tho). BUT, most people will never need to do decline pressing because regular bench press and other pressing exercise will take care of the lower pecs + overdeveloped lower pecs looks like you got sag tits.

so if your chest is hanging too much already. dont do em. focus on (flat and) incline presses.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2007, 01:31:35 PM »

Quote from: windsor88 on November 08, 2007, 06:29:14 PM

Declines are a waste IMO.

i agree, most guys turn it into a stomach press with a 4 inch ROM anyway.

Geo · « **Reply #16 on:** November 09, 2007, 03:44:10 PM »

Quote from: bigandbrolic on November 08, 2007, 06:03:48 PM

Does declines really work

be better off with weighted dips

windsor88 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 09, 2007, 04:41:48 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on November 09, 2007, 01:31:35 PM

i agree, most guys turn it into a stomach press with a 4 inch ROM anyway.

LOL...Yep. I have NEVER seen a big dude on the decline. Always little high school fags that do it because the "coach" said it will build lower pecs.

Bluto · « **Reply #18 on:** November 09, 2007, 04:42:42 PM »

takes them half the workout just to get into position

Cap · « **Reply #19 on:** November 09, 2007, 04:49:15 PM »

Weighted dips will work the area fine while hitting front delts and triceps. Personally I feel more lower pec work after dips than when I tried decline after.

Bobby · « **Reply #20 on:** November 10, 2007, 03:27:37 AM »

Quote from: windsor88 on November 09, 2007, 04:41:48 PM

LOL...Yep. I have NEVER seen a big dude on the decline. Always little high school fags that do it because the "coach" said it will build lower pecs.

haha so true!!

The Squadfather · « **Reply #21 on:** November 10, 2007, 09:29:36 AM »

the chest looks fine man, you're a big dude that's for damn sure.

tonymctones · « **Reply #22 on:** November 10, 2007, 10:59:09 AM »

Quote from: windsor88 on November 09, 2007, 04:41:48 PM

LOL...Yep. I have NEVER seen a big dude on the decline. Always little high school fags that do it because the "coach" said it will build lower pecs.

lol its true always some guy with 25's on each side

marcus · « **Reply #23 on:** November 15, 2007, 01:46:05 AM »

I like using decline as my first exercise that way I can go heavy. Honestly based on your pic I would diet down and then re-evaluate. It's probably fat that makes it feel like it's hanging.

Beener · « **Reply #24 on:** November 16, 2007, 05:04:08 PM »

I think decline bench is lame, and all that jazz, but then i tried the decline hammer strength, and i dunno it just hit my chest amazingly well. I fucking love the thing, its incredible. I'm not tryin to built my lower peck or any of that faggy bullshit, it just hits my entire peck really well i find