A dumbbell press on a decline bench that emphasises the lower chest while allowing each arm to move independently.
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
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Main muscles working (thicker lines)
Hook your legs under the pads of a decline bench and lie back holding dumbbells at lower-chest level.
Press the dumbbells up over the lower chest until arms are straight.
Lower them under control to the sides of the lower chest.
Pause briefly at the bottom.
Press back up to the start.
Breathing: Inhale while lowering, exhale while pressing.
Keep wrists straight
Elbows about 45 degrees
Slow the descent
Using momentum to get the dumbbells into position
Letting dumbbells drift over the face
Short, rushed reps
Have a partner hand you heavy dumbbells or use lighter weights you can position safely in the decline.