Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press (V2)
Expert Advice
Keep your wrists straight and focus on squeezing your chest at the top of the movement for maximum muscle engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
- Press the dumbbells up above your chest until your arms are fully extended.
- Lower the dumbbells back down to the sides of your chest in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press (V2) primarily targets the Chest, with Strength mechanics using Dumbbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Chest40%
Secondary
Biceps20%
Shoulders20%
Triceps20%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press (V2) work?
Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press (V2) primarily targets the Chest. Secondary muscles involved include Biceps, Shoulders, Triceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Dumbbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press (V2)?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press (V2) suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Lying Hammer Press (V2) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
