How to perform Decline Press (Dumbbell)

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Decline Press (Dumbbell)

Also known as: Decline Press (Dumbbell).

Decline dumbbell chest press

How to perform this exercise

Lie on a slightly declined bench with the legs secured and bring the dumbbells safely above the chest.
Bend the elbows and lower to a comfortable chest stretch without rolling the shoulders forward.
Press both weights up with straight wrists, avoiding a collision between the dumbbells.

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