Exercise library
Chest
Decline Dumbbell Press
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal push
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Anchor your legs on a decline bench and hold a dumbbell in each hand at the lower chest. Press the weights up until the arms extend, then lower under control. The decline angle emphasizes the lower pecs.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the chest — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Decline Dumbbell FlyeDumbbellHorizontal push
- Dumbbell Bench PressDumbbellHorizontal push
- Dumbbell FlyeDumbbellHorizontal push
- Incline Dumbbell FlyeDumbbellHorizontal push
- Incline Dumbbell PressDumbbellHorizontal push
- Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Bench PressDumbbellHorizontal push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the chest: