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Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press

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

Body partChest Target musclePectorals 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.
  2. Lower the dumbbells to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Pectorals (primary)TricepsShoulders

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