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Lying Tricep Extension
A lying isolation exercise lowering the weight toward the forehead and extending the elbows to work the triceps.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- triceps brachii · anterior deltoid
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Lie flat on a bench with a barbell or dumbbells held overhead.
- Keep your upper arms vertical and elbows pointed forward.
- Lower the weight toward your forehead by bending your elbows.
- Extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Squeeze your triceps at the top.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your upper arms vertical and elbows pointing forward.
- Move only at the elbows, not the shoulders.
- Lower the weight under control rather than dropping it.