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How to do Dumbbell Lying Elbow Press

The dumbbell lying elbow press is an upper arm exercise targeting the triceps, performed while lying on a bench and pressing dumbbells by extending the elbows.

Dumbbell Lying Elbow Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Triceps

How to do Dumbbell Lying Elbow Press, step by 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.
  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.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Lying Elbow Press works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

Track Dumbbell Lying Elbow Press in SPLYT

Dumbbell Lying Elbow Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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