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dumbbell decline hammer press
dumbbell decline hammer press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured and your head lower than your hips.
Step 2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other and your arms extended above your chest.
Step 3. Lower the dumbbells to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Step 4. Press 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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