About
Lying Dumbbell Triceps Extension.
Primary muscles worked
Triceps brachii (all three heads, with emphasis on the long head)
How to perform it
Lie flat on a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand.
Press the dumbbells straight up over your chest with your palms facing each other (neutral grip).
Keep your upper arms nearly vertical and your elbows tucked in.
Slowly bend your elbows, lowering the dumbbells toward the sides of your forehead or just behind your head.
Pause briefly, then extend your elbows to return the dumbbells to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
