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Dumbbell Lying Supination

Dumbbell Lying Supination is an intermediate isolation dumbbell exercise that mainly works your forearms.

💪 Forearms🏋️ Dumbbell📈 Intermediate🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps
Dumbbell Lying Supination: starting position
Starting position
Dumbbell Lying Supination: end position
End position

How to do the dumbbell lying supination

  1. Lie sideways on a flat bench with one arm holding a dumbbell and the other hand on top of the bench folded so that you can rest your head on it.
  2. Bend the elbows of the arm holding the dumbbell so that it creates a 90-degree angle between the upper arm and the forearm.
  3. Now raise the upper arm so that the forearm is parallel to the floor and perpendicular to your torso (Tip: So the forearm will be directly in front of you). The upper arm will be stationary by your torso and should be parallel to the floor (aligned with your torso at all times). This will be your starting position.
  4. As you breathe out, externally rotate your forearm so that the dumbbell is lifted up in a semicircle motion as you maintain the 90 degree angle bend between the upper arms and the forearm. You will continue this external rotation until the forearm is perpendicular to the floor and the torso pointing towards the ceiling. At this point you will hold the contraction for a second.
  5. As you breathe in, slowly go back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then switch to the other arm.

Muscles worked

Primary: Forearms

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

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Dumbbell Lying Supination alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscle, including options with other equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the dumbbell lying supination work?

It mainly works your forearms.

How many sets and reps of dumbbell lying supination should I do?

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

Is the dumbbell lying supination good for beginners?

It suits lifters with some experience. Beginners can start with a lighter weight or one of the alternatives below.

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