Dumbbell Lying Elbow Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.1
- Alternate Names
- Lying Tricep Press
How to: Dumbbell Lying Elbow Press
- Lie down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Start with the weights above your chest, arms straight but not locked.
- Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells towards your ears, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Press the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows outwards excessively.
- Using too much weight causing loss of form.
- Not engaging the core.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights for beginners.
- Perform the exercise without weights to practice form.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body during the exercise.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
- Use a controlled motion to maximize muscle engagement.
Dumbbell Lying Elbow Press Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
dumbbell
fitness
exercise