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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
pectorals
Secondary muscles
tricepsshoulders
Primary body parts
chest
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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