Decline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Weight & Reps
Details
NameDecline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
EquipmentDumbbell
Primary MuscleChest
Auxiliary MusclesShoulders, Triceps
Instructions
- 1Position yourself on a decline bench and secure your feet.
- 2Lie back and retract your shoulder blades.
- 3Have a friend hand you the dumbbells one by one. Alternatively, hold the dumbbell and lie back carefully.
- 4Keep your arms extended, midsection engaged, and weights over your chest.
- 5Inhale.
- 6Lower the dumbbells to your sides while keeping your elbows somewhat tucked in.
- 7Lower the weights until your elbows are at torso level.
- 8Press the weights straight up, exhaling on the way up.
- 9Once finished, have someone take at least one dumbbell from your hand so you can sit up.