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Decline dumbbell press

A compound exercise for the chest, with help from the triceps. Equipment: dumbbells and adjustable bench.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Bench at a slight decline, feet locked in.
  2. Lower to the lower chest
  3. Press up and together

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