Decline dumbbell press

Dumbbells on a decline bench

Also called decline db press, decline dumbbell bench press

Decline dumbbell press, start positionDecline dumbbell press, end position
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Lie on a decline bench with a dumbbell in each hand at the chest, press up, and lower with control.

  1. Pick a moderate decline angle
  2. Elbows at about 45 degrees
  3. Lower to a full chest stretch

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal push
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Bench, Dumbbells

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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