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Lying Around the World
Muscles involved
The lying around the world moves dumbbells in a wide arc over your chest. It trains the pecs and shoulder mobility.
How to do it
- Lie flat on your back with your arms extended straight out to the sides on the floor, holding a light weight plate in your hands.
- Keeping your arms straight, slowly lift the weight up and over your head in a wide arc, moving it through a half-circle path.
- Pause at the top, with the weight over your chest.
- Continue the controlled motion to lower the weight down the opposite side, completing a full circle.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your arms straight throughout the movement. - Move the weight in a slow, controlled, and continuous arc. - Keep your core braced to stabilize your torso. - Do not let the weight touch the floor; keep it hovering.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Lying Around the World: which muscles does it work?
Lying Around the World mainly works: Chest. It also involves: Pectoralis major sternal head.
