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dumbbell lying single extension

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

dumbbell lying single extension 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 a dumbbell in one hand and your arm fully extended above your chest.
  2. Lower the dumbbell in a controlled manner towards your forehead, keeping your upper arm stationary.
  3. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then extend your arm back to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.