How to perform the Dumbbell Declined Bench Press
- 1Lie back on the decline bench with your feet locked in, hold a dumbbell in each hand on either side of your chest, palms facing forward, and keep your shoulders pulled slightly back. Plant your upper back firmly on the bench and keep a small, comfortable arch in your lower back.
- 2Press the dumbbells up over your chest until your arms are almost straight, then slowly lower them back down toward your chest with control. Breathe out as you press the weights up and breathe in as you lower them down, keeping your elbows under control and not letting the weights crash down.
Coach tips
- Keep your wrists straight and stacked over your elbows so the weight doesn’t strain your joints.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly and with control instead of bouncing them off your chest.
- Don’t flare your elbows too wide; keep them at a comfortable angle to protect your shoulders while still feeling your chest work hard.
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