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Forearms

Dumbbell Lying Pronation

Dumbbell Lying Pronation (Start)Dumbbell Lying Pronation (End)

A slow forearm rotation exercise done with a dumbbell, turning the palm from up to down to train the pronator muscles.

Primary musclesForearms

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 2.9 kcal/min

Estimate range 12–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %
Effort during a set4.3 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

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Setup

  1. 1Lie on your back or sit sideways at a bench and rest your forearm on it with your hand past the edge.
  2. 2Hold a light dumbbell near one end with your palm facing up.
  3. 3Keep your upper arm and elbow still against the bench.

How to perform

  1. 1Slowly rotate your forearm so your palm turns to face down.
  2. 2Pause when the palm is facing the floor.
  3. 3Slowly turn the palm back to the starting position.
  4. 4Complete all repetitions, then switch arms.

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