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Quick dumbbell question.

  • 13-05-2009 7:10pm
    #1
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,754 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    After figuring weights are cool for gals, I have been doing some of these
    http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/dumbbellexercises.html
    but was just checking in the 'flat chest presses' and 'seated shoulder presses' should my palms be facing me? (like toward my face, if you get me..) I assumed that's the way but I'm so dense weights-wiseI don't want to get it wrong. :o
    I noticed a teeny bit of bicep the other day. Chuffed. :D


Comments

  • #2
    Davei141
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,541 ✭✭✭Davei141


    They should be facing away from you


  • #3
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    When doing the chest presses you will have palms away in general. The advantage of dumbbells is you twist your arms to whatever is most comfortable. Personally I would have my palms away but with knuckles facing each other slightly at the bottom, i.e. when the dumbbells are near my chest, and then twist slightly as I go up so palms are fully away.

    Same with the seated shoulder press, I would have palms mainly away and knuckles facing each other slightly. You should naturally move to what is most comfortable or feels natural.

    Also check here http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html

    on the left right you can click and get exercises with proper video animations.


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