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dumbbell lying extension (across face)
Target

triceps

Equipment

dumbbell

dumbbell lying extension (across face)

upper arms

How to Perform the dumbbell lying extension (across face)

1

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.

2

Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight up above your chest, palms facing each other.

3

Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the dumbbell in an arc behind your head until your forearms are parallel to the ground.

4

Pause for a moment, then contract your triceps to bring the dumbbell back to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

shoulders