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dumbbell lying elbow press
dumbbell lying elbow press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other and arms extended straight up over your chest.
Step 2. Lower the dumbbells towards your shoulders by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
Step 3. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then press the dumbbells back up to the starting position by extending your elbows.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
triceps
Secondary muscles
chestshoulders
Primary body parts
triceps
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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