dumbbell lying triceps extension
dumbbell lying triceps extension — highlighted muscle: triceps

Muscles worked

triceps, shoulders

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dumbbell lying triceps extension

Body part
upper arms
Equipment
dumbbell
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.

  2. 2

    Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.

  3. 3

    Lower the dumbbells down towards your forehead, bending your elbows.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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