Decline dumbbell press

How to do the Decline dumbbell press: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Chest), equipment (Dumbbells, Bench) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Decline dumbbell press: start and finish positions
Decline dumbbell press: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Secure your legs and lie on a decline bench, dumbbells at shoulder width, palms facing away from you.

  2. 2

    Lower the weights slowly to your sides, forearms perpendicular to the floor.

  3. 3

    Press the dumbbells up, lock your arms, and squeeze your chest.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8–12.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Decline dumbbell press?

The Decline dumbbell press uses: Dumbbells, Bench.

Which muscles does the Decline dumbbell press work?

The Decline dumbbell press works: Chest.

How many sets and reps for the Decline dumbbell press?

In Setline sessions the Decline dumbbell press is programmed as 3 sets of 8–12.

Which Setline styles include the Decline dumbbell press?

The Decline dumbbell press appears in: Strength.

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Decline dumbbell press — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline