Decline Dumbbell Press
Start by setting the bench at a downward angle of about 20-40 degrees for the decline dumbbell press. Lie down with your legs fixed to the end of the bench in order to avoid sliding. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, slowly lower the weights until your arms approach the point of being parallel to the floor.
Concentrate on feeling the effort in your pecs as you raise the dumbbells by extending your arms to horizontal.
Tips
* This exercise is effective at working the lower portion of the pectoralis major. The anterior deltoid and triceps also receive some of the effort of the movement.
* When first beginning this exercise, start with light weights and learn how to perform the movement correctly. It can be difficult to drop the weights while lying on a decline bench if you get stuck at any point, so make sure that you are completely comfortable with the movement before attempting to use heavy weights.
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