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TAC Posts: 26 Joined: 2001/04/25	2001/05/09, 06:26 PM Hi i haven't got access to a decline bench so i could do with a little advice on exercises that work the lower chest without using a decline bench cheers. Trev
Spedward Posts: 101 Joined: 2001/04/16	2001/05/09, 09:20 PM DIPS... if you can't do them weighted....work your way up to 3 sets of 15....once you can do three sets of 15.....At least 15....start adding weight...to a dip belt that is. I used to do this afted a chest workout, just as a finisher and it ripped it out.
TAC Posts: 26 Joined: 2001/04/25	2001/05/10, 06:14 AM Thank's Spedward.If any one else has any more just to vary my range of exercises please let me know thanks again
Amr_Mr.Olympia Posts: 195 Joined: 2001/04/03	2001/05/10, 07:31 AM Cable cross-overs... they are really magnificient..they have the effect of decline flyes and I prefer it as a variation for lower chest Amr
Uttiya Posts: 199 Joined: 2001/02/22	2001/05/10, 12:24 PM Well you can use the parral bar.....with more consentration on your lower chest when you go up.Also consentrate on the lower chest during the flat bench-press... You can arch your back a bit during flat bench -press to get a minor decline but BE CAREFUL .... THIS POSTURE MAY GIVE YOU SERIOUS INJURIES.DONT TRY IT IF YOU R NOR VERY COMFORTABLE WITH WEIGHTS AND THE BENCH-PRESS.
keith Posts: 190 Joined: 2001/03/26	2001/05/11, 12:54 AM I have pretty good luck with flys. I don't do them that much but when I do I have sore muscles for a couple of days.
skeld2001 Posts: 271 Joined: 2001/02/10	2001/05/11, 05:40 AM I'm sure uttiya means well but I would strongly advise against arching your back on the flat bench. You can put enormous strain on your lower back and even if you don't suffer an acute injury you may accumulate injury over time. This is considered poor form and should be avoided like the plauge! It is very important to support your back and be mindful of your spine in all lifting situations. Uttiya be careful. Any preception of benifit you may think you are getting is not worth the injury you are courting with bad lifting habits.
TAC Posts: 26 Joined: 2001/04/25	2001/05/11, 05:55 AM thanks everyone you've all been a great help.
jpcorrao Posts: 117 Joined: 2001/02/12	2001/05/17, 08:15 AM Dips are an effective exercise for the lower chest