Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension
How to do it
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension work?
- Mainly the triceps, with help from the chest, shoulders.
- What equipment do I need?
- Dumbbell.
- Is it good for beginners?
- It is rated intermediate level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More triceps exercises
- Close-Grip Dumbbell Press
- Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension
- Dumbbell Floor Press
- Dumbbell One-Arm Triceps Extension
- Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip
- One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension
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