Forearms · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell Lying Supination

The dumbbell lying supination is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically focusing on the supinator muscles. It also engages the biceps and shoulders as secondary muscles. The movement involves curling dumbbells while lying on a bench, emphasizing forearm rotation and strength.

Dumbbell Lying Supination demonstration
Primary muscle
Forearms
Also works
Biceps and Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Forearms

How to do Dumbbell Lying Supination, step by step

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing up and your arms fully extended.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the dumbbells towards your shoulders by contracting your forearms.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Lying Supination works your forearms as the main mover, with help from your biceps and shoulders.

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Dumbbell Lying Supination 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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