Alternating Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension
Muscle Groups: Triceps
Alternating Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension focuses on Triceps.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Alternating Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back on a flat bench or the floor, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
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Extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling, positioning the dumbbells directly over your chest with palms facing each other.
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Keeping your left upper arm stationary, slowly bend your left elbow to lower the dumbbell towards your left ear.
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Pause briefly when your forearm is parallel to the floor, feeling a stretch in your triceps.
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Contract your left triceps to extend your left arm and return the dumbbell to the starting position.
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Repeat the same movement with your right arm, lowering the dumbbell towards your right ear.
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Alternate arms, performing the extension on one side before switching to the other.
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