Exercise technique

dumbbell decline bench press

The dumbbell decline bench press is a chest exercise performed on a decline bench, targeting the lower pectorals. It also engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles. The movement involves pressing dumbbells upward from a declined position, requiring good form and control.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie down on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and extend your arms straight up above your chest, palms facing forward.
  3. Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
  4. Push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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