Decline Barbell Presses

[louden_swain]

Hey guys,

I tried something a little different tonight. As most of you know, I am a huge believer in sticking with incline presses to develop size and strength in the chest. Just tonight I decided to totally switch my chest program by incorporating decline barbell presses. I have not performed this exercise in 3 years. I performed these for a couple of years and my strength and power sky-rocketed. I eventually forgot about the exercise and migrated to inclines. Tonight, I perfomed declines and I was shattered!!! My strength was significantly lower than it was 3 years ago!! The movement felt good, but my form felt a little shaky since I haven't performed them in years. I felt like I was hoisting a truck over my face.

What should I do to regain my strength on these? Should I work with the movement for a while? I had to train light to get the feel once again? Should I use cycle training (5x10,4x8, 3x6)? Any input would greatly be appreciated.

 

[Greek Freak]

I would work with the movement in all sorts of rep ranges, just dont go too heavy until you get more comfortable with it.

 

[b fold the truth]

Maybe you just proved to yourself that variation is the key...

B True

 

[louden_swain]

Maybe you just proved to yourself that variation is the key...

B True

I think you are right. I feel like I am one of those trainers that must consistently work with a movement to become stronger. I think if I work with this for a while, I will eventually become really strong on these once again.