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Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press

Category
Chest
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target
Pectorals

Pressing with a neutral grip while lying flat brings the triceps in more directly than a standard pronated bench press grip, while still working the chest through the same flat-bench plane. It's a joint-friendlier option for lifters whose wrists or shoulders don't love a wide barbell grip. The independent dumbbells also mean each side has to stabilize on its own, unlike a fixed bar.

How to Do the Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press

  1. Lie back on a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing one another, arms pressed straight up.
  2. Lower the dumbbells to either side of your chest, bending your elbows to roughly 90 degrees.
  3. Press the dumbbells back to the start, fully straightening your arms.
  4. Continue for the prescribed repetitions while maintaining full control through both the lift and lower phases.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
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Muscles Worked

The Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press primarily targets the Pectorals, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press work?
The Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press primarily targets the pectorals, with the triceps and shoulders assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press?
The Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press is done with a dumbbell.
What's a good alternative to the Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press?
If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Archer Push Up targets the same pectorals using body weight instead.