Triceps Extension With Dumbbells, Lying

Starting Position

• pick up a dumbbell with each hand
• lay down onto the bench or ground evenly
• hold the weights vertically above your shoulders
• the palms of your hand point towards each other
• make sure that your arms are not fully stretched
• you can fix your feet at the end of the bench or on the ground

Correct Execution

• guide the weights towards your shoulders, not towards the head, do not move your upper arms
• the elbows stay up and point to the ceiling
• they should not turn outwards
• avoid a hollow-back
• hand and forearms always remain in one line
• finally, you push the weights up again and repeat the exercise

tip for the workout

• you can also do this triceps exercise with one dumbbell, a good method for beginners
• to do that, grip the dumbbell with both hands
• be sure not to hurt yourself