Primary Muscle: Chest
Equipment: Dumbbell
Level: Intermediate
Purpose: To target the lower part of the pectoralis major muscle.
Execution: Lay flat on a decline bench with a dumbbell in each hand. Lift the dumbbells straight above your shoulders with a neutral wrist position (wrists facing each other). Keeping your shoulders back and a slight bend in your elbows, lower the dumbbells out and down to either side. Lower the dumbbells until you get a deep stretch in your chest before lifting the weight back up like you are hugging a tree. Be sure to squeeze your chest as you lift the weight up especially at the top. Exhale your breath on the way up and inhale on the way down.
