Exercise technique

dumbbell lying pronation

The dumbbell lying pronation is an exercise targeting the forearms, specifically focusing on pronation strength. It is performed lying face down on a bench, holding dumbbells, and rotating the wrists to work the forearm muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your chest facing down and your arms extended straight down, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Rotate your palms so they are facing up.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbells as you rotate your palms to face down.
  4. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, 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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