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Dumbbell Lying External Shoulder Rotation

A dumbbells movement targeting the delts. Follow the steps below and keep every repetition controlled.

Target · deltsEquipment · dumbbellCategory · shoulders

Technique

How to perform it

  1. Lie on your side on a flat bench with your upper arm against your side and your elbow bent 90 degrees.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in your hand with your palm facing down.
  3. Keeping your upper arm against your side, slowly rotate your forearm upward as far as possible.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your forearm back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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