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Decline Dumbbell Bench Press

Start
Finish
Main muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps, Shoulders
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Horizontal push · Multi-joint

Equipment

  • Dumbbells
  • Weight bench

How to do it

  1. Hold the dumbbells on your thighs, hook your legs under the pads of a decline bench and lie back slowly.
  2. Bring the dumbbells above your chest about shoulder-width apart, palms facing your feet.
  3. Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest.
  4. Press them back up until your arms are almost straight.

Beginner tip: Keep your forearms pointing straight up the whole time.

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