Grip rotates to pronation during the press
The shoulder-friendly neutral position is lost on the way up.
Overactive muscles
Pec major (sternal)Anterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Neutral Grip Decline DB Press
Coaching cues
- Decline bench; palms facing each other throughout the press
- Elbows track at 30 degrees from torso — shoulder-friendly angle
- Lower to lower chest level; press to lockout
- Targets lower pec with reduced anterior shoulder stress
Common faults 2
Dumbbells crash together at lockout
Loss of tension and medial elbow stress at the top.
Overactive muscles
Pec major (sternal)Anterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗