Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press
A great exercise for developing the middle portion of the chest and pressing strength with a neutral grip.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Lie on your back on a bench with your feet firmly on the floor, and brace your core.
- 02
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and lightly pull your shoulder blades together.
- 03
Lower the dumbbells under control to the sides of your chest with your elbows at about a 45 degree angle, and feel the stretch in your chest.
- 04
Press the dumbbells straight up while squeezing your chest and maintaining core tension. Lower them under control for the next repetition.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftDumbbell Lying Hammer Press is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your elbows at about a 45 degree angle to your torso and avoid flaring them out excessively. Keep your wrists neutral and lightly pull your shoulder blades together during the pressing phase.
A great exercise for developing the middle portion of the chest and pressing strength with a neutral grip.
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