How to Do Dumbbell Chest Press Decline

Dumbbell Chest Press Decline is a chest exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Chest Press Decline

  1. 01Secure the feet under the pads of a decline bench and lie back with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. 02Position the dumbbells at the sides of the lower chest with the palms facing forward.
  3. 03Press the weights toward the ceiling until the arms are fully extended over the chest.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbells slowly until they are level with the mid-torso, feeling a stretch in the pectorals.
  5. 05Inhale on the way down and exhale forcefully as you drive the weights back up.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Chest Press Decline

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows tucked at a forty five degree angle to the ribs to protect the shoulder joint from excessive shearing forces.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Chest Press Decline questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Chest Press Decline work?

Dumbbell Chest Press Decline is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Chest Press Decline correctly?

Secure the feet under the pads of a decline bench and lie back with a dumbbell in each hand. Position the dumbbells at the sides of the lower chest with the palms facing forward. Press the weights toward the ceiling until the arms are fully extended over the chest. Lower the dumbbells slowly until they are level with the mid-torso, feeling a stretch in the pectorals. Inhale on the way down and exhale forcefully as you drive the weights back up.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Chest Press Decline?

Keep the elbows tucked at a forty five degree angle to the ribs to protect the shoulder joint from excessive shearing forces.

Is Dumbbell Chest Press Decline suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Chest Press Decline is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Chest Press Decline?

Dumbbell Chest Press Decline uses dumbbell.

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