Dumbbell lying hammer press
The dumbbell lying hammer press is a chest exercise that involves pressing dumbbells upward while lying on a bench with a neutral grip. This variation targets the pectoral muscles while also engaging the triceps and anterior deltoids.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize pectoral engagement.
- Maintain a neutral grip throughout the movement.
- Control the weight during both the lifting and lowering phases.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- severe wrist pain
Also known as
Distensioni con manubri a presa neutra su panca piana, neutral grip dumbbell press, chest workout, pectoral exercise