Dumbbell Lying Extension (across Face)

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Learn how to do the Dumbbell Lying Extension (across Face) with proper form and technique. This dumbbell exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.

Dumbbell Lying Extension (across Face) exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Dumbbell Lying Extension (across Face)

Follow these steps to perform the Dumbbell Lying Extension (across Face) with correct form:

  1. 1Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
  2. 2Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight up above your chest, palms facing each other.
  3. 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the dumbbell in an arc behind your head until your forearms are parallel to the ground.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then contract your triceps to bring the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Dumbbell Lying Extension (across Face) Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
dumbbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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