How to do it
Take three seconds to lower the dumbbells on every repetition.
- 1
Lie on a decline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended above your chest.
- 2
Keep your upper arms stationary, bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells towards your shoulders.
- 3
Stop when the dumbbells are near your ears or shoulders, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
- 4
Contract your triceps hard at the top of the movement.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows stationary and pointed towards the ceiling to ensure maximum engagement of the triceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the elbows flare outward
- ✕Lowering the dumbbells past your forehead
- ✕Moving the upper arms backward during descent