Dumbbell Lying Pronation

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Instructions

Preparation

Lie on bench or mat. Place pad or firm pillow on side of waist. With hand of upper arm, grasp unilaterally loaded dumbbell; weight placed on side with thumb. Bend elbow approximately 90-degrees and place forearm on pad or firm pillow on side so elbow is propped up. Position thumb downward (supination).

Execution

Rotate dumbbell so thumb turns upward (pronated). Return and Repeat.

Comments

This exercise can also be performed seated by corner of table higher than shoulder height. If a unilaterally loaded dumbbell, or "half dumbbell" is not available, grasp a conventional dumbbell to one side of handle with pinkie against inside surface.

Classification

 Utility: Auxiliary
 Mechanics: Isolated
 Force: Push

Muscles

Target

Synergists

  • None

Stabilizers

  • No significant stabilizers

 

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