dumbbell lying alternate extension
dumbbell lying alternate extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: dumbbell.
- Target muscle
- triceps
- Muscle group
- shoulders
- Body part
- upper arms
- Equipment
- dumbbell
Secondary muscles
shoulders
How to perform
- Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
- Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Lower one dumbbell down towards your head, bending at the elbow, while keeping the other arm extended.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then raise the dumbbell back up to the starting position.
- Repeat with the other arm, alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.