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Dumbbell Lying Elbow Press

An exercise for the Upper Arms - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Arms Target muscleTriceps EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  1. Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other and arms extended straight up over your chest.
  2. Lower the dumbbells towards your shoulders by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  3. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then press the dumbbells back up to the starting position by extending your elbows.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Triceps (primary)ChestShoulders

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