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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell Decline Alternate Bench Press exercise

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Intermediate

Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary muscles
Shoulders Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell Decline Alternate Bench Press

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell Decline Alternate Bench Press is a free weights exercise targeting Chest (Pectoralis Major) using Dumbbells.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Begin by lying on a decline bench with your feet secured and a dumbbell in each hand, arms lowered and elbows bent at a 90-degree angle, palms facing forward.
  2. Press the left dumbbell upward until your arm is fully extended while keeping the right arm lowered.
  3. Lower the left dumbbell back to the starting position, and press the right dumbbell upward until your arm is fully extended.
  4. Alternate the press with each arm, maintaining control and stability throughout the exercise, and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Decline Alternate Bench Press

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