Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension
The Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension primarily works the Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Posterior Deltoid, Teres Major, Wrist Extensors, Wrist Flexors. It is a dumbbell isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A dumbbell isolation push exercise targeting the Triceps (Long Head).
| Equipment | Dumbbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Extension |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Triceps (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Extensors (forearms)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lie on bench and position dumbbells over head with arms extended. Execution: Lower dumbbells by bending elbow until they are to sides of head. Extend arm. Repeat. Comments: With arms fully extended, dumbbells can be brought to upper chest between repetitions as needed to allow for relative release of tension in muscles.
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