Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
How to do the Decline Dumbbell Bench Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Shoulders, Triceps
Dumbbell
How to do the Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
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Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and lie down with a dumbbell on each hand on top of your thighs. The palms of your hand will be facing each other.
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Once you are laying down, move the dumbbells in front of you at shoulder width.
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Once at shoulder width, rotate your wrists forward so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. This will be your starting position.
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Bring down the weights slowly to your side as you breathe out. Keep full control of the dumbbells at all times. Tip: Throughout the motion, the forearms should always be perpendicular to the floor.
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As you breathe out, push the dumbbells up using your pectoral muscles. Lock your arms in the contracted position, squeeze your chest, hold for a second and then start coming down slowly. Tip: It should take at least twice as long to go down than to come up..
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Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions of your training program.
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Where the Decline Dumbbell Bench Press fits
The Decline Dumbbell Bench Press shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Decline Dumbbell Bench Press: common questions
What muscles does the Decline Dumbbell Bench Press work?
The Decline Dumbbell Bench Press primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Decline Dumbbell Bench Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Decline Dumbbell Bench Press is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Decline Dumbbell Bench Press?
To do the Decline Dumbbell Bench Press you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Decline Dumbbell Bench Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Decline Dumbbell Bench Press is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Decline Dumbbell Bench Press with correct form?
Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and lie down with a dumbbell on each hand on top of your thighs. The palms of your hand will be facing each other. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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