Lying Triceps Extension
Step by step
How to perform
- Slowly bend your elbows to lower the weights, keeping your elbows fixed and only moving your forearms.
- Lower the dumbbells until they are near your ears, with your elbows at about a 90-degree angle.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, extending your arms fully but without locking your elbows.
- Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions while maintaining control of the weights and the movement at all times.
Overview
About this exercise
The Lying Triceps Extension is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the tricep muscles, helping to improve muscle mass and upper body strength. This exercise is suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, as it can be easily modified to suit varying fitness capabilities. People would want to perform this exercise to enhance their arm strength, improve muscle definition, and support better performance in other upper body movements and daily activities.
Coaching cues
Form tips
As you lower the weights, do so in a slow, controlled motion. Avoid letting the weights drop quickly, as this not only reduces the effectiveness of the exercise, but can also lead to injury. Your elbows should remain close to your body throughout the movement.
A common mistake is to extend the elbows too far when returning to the starting position. This can strain the elbow joints. Instead, stop when your arms are straight and the dumbbells are directly above your chest.
To get the most out of the exercise, engage your core muscles throughout the movement. This will not only
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