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Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: dumbbell.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentdumbbell
  • Body partupper arms
Primary muscles
triceps, shoulders
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
  2. Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  3. Lower the dumbbells down towards your forehead, bending your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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