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Dumbbell Lying Pronation vs Rickshaw Carry

Dumbbell Lying Pronation - starting position
Dumbbell Lying Pronation - ending position
Dumbbell Lying Pronation
intermediate·Dumbbell·isolation
Rickshaw Carry - starting position
Rickshaw Carry - ending position
Rickshaw Carry
intermediate·Other·compound

Side-by-Side

Dumbbell Lying Pronation
VS
Rickshaw Carry
intermediate
Level
intermediate
Dumbbell
Equipment
Other
isolation
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
N/A
Strength
Category
Strongman
forearms
Primary
forearms
None
Secondary
abdominalscalvesgluteshamstringslower backquadricepstraps

Muscle Analysis

Shared

forearms

Only in Rickshaw Carry

abdominalscalvesgluteshamstringslower backquadricepstraps

Instructions

Dumbbell Lying Pronation

1

Lie on a flat bench face down 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 perpendicular to the floor and the upper arm is perpendicular to your torso. Tip: The upper arm should be parallel to the floor and also creating a 90-degree angle with your torso. This will be your starting position.

4

As you breathe out, externally rotate your forearm so that the dumbbell is lifted forward 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 parallel to the floor. 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.

Rickshaw Carry

1

Position the frame at the starting point, and load with the appropriate weight. Standing in the center of the frame, begin by gripping the handles and driving through your heels to lift the frame. Ensure your chest and head are up and your back is straight.

2

Immediately begin walking briskly with quick, controlled steps. Keep your chest up and head forward, and make sure you continue breathing. Bring the frame to the ground after you have reached the end point.

Verdict

Both exercises target the forearms. Dumbbell Lying Pronation is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Rickshaw Carry is intermediate and uses other. Choose Dumbbell Lying Pronation if you have access to dumbbell, or Rickshaw Carry if you prefer other. Rickshaw Carry is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Dumbbell Lying Pronation isolates the target muscle for focused development.

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