Exercise technique

dumbbell lying one arm press

The dumbbell lying one arm press is a unilateral chest exercise performed on a bench, focusing on the pectorals while also engaging the triceps and shoulders. It challenges stability and coordination due to the single-arm movement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in one hand and your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the dumbbell at shoulder level with your palm facing forward.
  3. Press the dumbbell upward until your arm is fully extended.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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