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Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension

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Target Muscles

Primary: triceps
Secondary: chest, shoulders

Equipment Needed

dumbbell

Mechanics

isolation

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How to perform Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension

1

Lie on a flat bench while holding two dumbbells directly in front of you. Your arms should be fully extended at a 90-degree angle from your torso and the floor. The palms should be facing in and the elbows should be tucked in. This is the starting position.

2

As you breathe in and you keep the upper arms stationary with the elbows in, slowly lower the weight until the dumbbells are near your ears.

3

At that point, while keeping the elbows in and the upper arms stationary, use the triceps to bring the weight back up to the starting position as you breathe out.

4

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.