Dumbbell Lying Alternate Extension
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The dumbbell lying triceps extension is an effective exercise targeting the triceps, often performed lying on a bench. It emphasizes the long head of the triceps, aiding in developing arm size and strength. This exercise also engages stabilizing muscles for balance.
How to do it
- Lie back on a bench with feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with arms extended above your chest.
- Slowly bend your elbows, lowering the dumbbells towards your forehead.
- Pause briefly, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Keep your elbows steady throughout the movement.
Muscles worked
Primary Triceps Brachii
Secondary Deltoid Anterior
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