Chest
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Around The Worlds
Around The Worlds is an intermediate-level chest exercise performed with dumbbells. It also involves the shoulders.
Dumbbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Intermediate
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Chest
Around The Worlds also involves shoulders.
Strength
Movement pattern: general. This is a compound exercise.
Intermediate
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Around The Worlds
- Lay down on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with the palms of the hands facing towards the ceiling. Tip: Your arms should be parallel to the floor and next to your thighs. To avoid injury, make sure that you keep your elbows slightly bent. This will be your starting position.
- Now move the dumbbells by creating a semi-circle as you displace them from the initial position to over the head. All of the movement should happen with the arms parallel to the floor at all times. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
- Reverse the movement to return the weight to the starting position as you exhale.
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FAQ
Common questions about Around The Worlds.
What muscles does Around The Worlds work?
Around The Worlds primarily trains the chest and also involves the shoulders.
Is Around The Worlds beginner-friendly?
It is listed as intermediate.
What equipment do I need for Around The Worlds?
This variation uses dumbbells.
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