• John@lemmy.mlOP
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    3 months ago

    If you’re doing the whole rep/set with your butt up, then you’re effectively doing a semi-decline press, which is easier than a flat bench. That’s why most people do it. That’s why many people lift their butt when the rep gets hard, because you put your body in a way more advantageous position.

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      3 months ago

      you’re effectively doing a semi-decline press, which is easier than a flat bench

      oh wow, I completely overlooked this. I have not done a decline bench press in more than 20 years (because my gym doesn’t have one).