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dumbbell lying elbow press

dumbbell lying elbow press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell lying elbow press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
chest
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

chest, shoulders

How to perform

  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.