dumbbell lying hammer press
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell lying hammer press
Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other and arms extended straight up.
Lower the dumbbells to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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