Triceps exercise

Lying Tricep Extension

How to do the Lying Tricep Extension with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Lie on your back with your knees bent and a dumbbell/barbell in each hand. Extend your arms and position the dumbbells/ barbell directly above your shoulders. Bend your elbows and bring the dumbbells/ barbell down until they're close to your ears. Lift the dumbbells/ barbell…
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Illustration showing the Lying Tricep Extension
Targets

Muscles worked

Triceps muscle Triceps Primary Shoulders muscle Shoulders Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Dumbbells Dumbbells Incline bench Incline bench
Technique

How to do the Lying Tricep Extension

  1. 1 Lie on your back with your knees bent and a dumbbell/barbell in each hand.
  2. 2 Extend your arms and position the dumbbells/ barbell directly above your shoulders.
  3. 3 Bend your elbows and bring the dumbbells/ barbell down until they're close to your ears.
  4. 4 Lift the dumbbells/ barbell back up and repeat the exercise.