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dumbbell lying hammer press

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

dumbbell lying hammer press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

triceps, 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.
  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.