Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press

Category
Chest
Difficulty
Intermediate
Equipment
Dumbbells, Bench
Primary muscles
Pectoralis Major
Secondary muscles
Anterior Deltoids, Triceps Brachii

How to do it

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your feet secured, holding a dumbbell in each hand above your chest, palms facing each other and the dumbbells close together.
  2. Lower the dumbbells slowly toward your lower chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  3. Press the dumbbells back up until your arms are straight, keeping them close together.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Form tips

  • Keep the dumbbells in line with your lower chest throughout.
  • Keep your elbows tucked rather than flared.
  • Control the lowering and don't bounce the dumbbells off your chest.

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