How to Do Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press

Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press 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 Decline Close Neutral Grip Press

  1. 01Secure the feet under the pads of a decline bench and lie back holding dumbbells with a palms-facing grip.
  2. 02Position the dumbbells directly over the lower chest with the weights touching or nearly touching.
  3. 03Lower the dumbbells to the sides of the chest, keeping the neutral grip and maintaining tight elbow positioning.
  4. 04Press the dumbbells back to the start position, focusing on squeezing the inner pectorals.
  5. 05Maintain a consistent decline angle throughout the set to keep tension on the lower chest.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press

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

Pin the elbows tight against the ribs during the descent to maximize triceps and inner chest recruitment.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press correctly?

Secure the feet under the pads of a decline bench and lie back holding dumbbells with a palms-facing grip. Position the dumbbells directly over the lower chest with the weights touching or nearly touching. Lower the dumbbells to the sides of the chest, keeping the neutral grip and maintaining tight elbow positioning. Press the dumbbells back to the start position, focusing on squeezing the inner pectorals. Maintain a consistent decline angle throughout the set to keep tension on the lower chest.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press?

Pin the elbows tight against the ribs during the descent to maximize triceps and inner chest recruitment.

Is Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press?

Dumbbell Decline Close Neutral Grip Press uses dumbbell.

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