Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension on Floor Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Floor Triceps Extension
How to: Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension on Floor
- Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
- Hold a dumbbell with both hands above your chest, arms fully extended.
- Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell towards your forehead while keeping your elbows close.
- Extend your arms back to the starting position, ensuring not to lock your elbows.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to flare out.
- Lifting the weights using momentum instead of muscle control.
- Not fully extending the arms at the top of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter dumbbell to focus on form.
- Perform the exercise with one arm at a time for better control.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your head to isolate the triceps.
- Lower the dumbbell slowly to achieve maximum stretch.
- Keep your back flat on the floor to avoid straining your spine.
Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension on Floor Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
arms
dumbbell
exercise
rehabilitation