Decline Press Primary muscle(s) and equipment Chest, Pectoralis Major, Triceps, Dumbbell, Compound, Upper Body How to do the Decline Press Lie down on a decline bench grasping a dumbbell in each hand. Hold the dumbbells at above the shoulder line with palms facing forward. Press the dumbbells forward until they meet over the body. Do not have the weights touch. Reverse the movement on the way down. Spotter Information: A spotter can be behind the individual and spot the elbows or wrists.

Averages for MyFit Users

The table below represents data from over 200,000 exercise logs and gives us an average for this exercise.

Average Weight Lifted	Average Reps	One Rep Max Average
106.9 lbs	9.6	138.5 lbs

 

How do I figure out a good starting weight?

Based on an average weight lifted of 106.9 lbs for all MyFit users we suggest you start at 50% of that weight:

Try 53 lbs and aim for 12-15 reps.