Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension alternative

How to do it

Lower the dumbbells at a steady two-second tempo each rep.

1. 1

   Lie on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand.

2. 2

   Extend your arms above your chest with palms facing each other.

3. 3

   Keeping your upper arms still, bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells towards your shoulders.

4. 4

   Pause, then extend your arms to return to the starting position.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Flaring the elbows out to the sides
• ✕Arching the lower back off the bench
• ✕Dropping the wrists backward