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dumbbell lying extension (across face)

dumbbell lying extension (across face) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell lying extension (across face) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform

  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.