Lying dumbbell extension

Exercise used to work the triceps.

Main muscles: Triceps.

Execution

Lying on a bench, with your feet flat on the floor, hold the dumbbells in a neutral position with your elbows straight.

Lower the weight without moving your elbows, in a linear movement, to head level.

Return to starting position.

Common mistakes

• Move your elbows to be able to use heavier loads through the help of your chest and back.

Variations

• Extension with a dumbbell lying down.
• Lying lateral dumbbell extension.
• Lying extension with bar.