Decline Bench Dumbbell Press
How to Do Decline Bench Dumbbell Press
- Sit on a decline bench and place your feet under the leg brace. Rest a dumbbell on each thigh.
- Grab hold of the dumbbells with an overhand grip and lie back on the bench.
- Position the dumbbells on either side of your chest. Your palms should face outwards and your arms should be bent under each weight.
- Slowly press the dumbbells up from the elbows until your arms are fully extended over your chest.
- Return to the starting position by lowering the dumbbells to either side of your chest again. You should feel a slight stretch in your chest and shoulders.
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Decline Bench Dumbbell Press Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Decline Bench Dumbbell Press targets chest and also works shoulders and triceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: dumbbells.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Decline barbell smith press, dynamic clap push-ups / pushups and dumbbell floor chest press. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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