dumbbell decline bench press
dumbbell decline bench press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Lie down on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips.
Step 2
Hold a dumbbell in each hand and extend your arms straight up above your chest, palms facing forward.
Step 3
Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
Step 4
Push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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