Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extensions
How to Do Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extensions
- Lie flat on your back on a bench and position your feet flat on the floor on either side of the bench.
- With a dumbbell in each hand, extend your arms over head until fully extended. Your palms should face one another and your hands should be close together.
- Bend the elbows and lower the weights to either side of your head.
- Extend your arms to return to the starting position.
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Related Triceps Exercises
Bent Over Double Arm Tricep Kickbacks
Tricep Cable Rope Push /Pull Downs
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Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extensions Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extensions targets triceps and also works abs and shoulders. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: dumbbells.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Bent over double arm tricep kickbacks, tricep cable rope push /pull downs and half modified / one leg push ups. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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