How to do it
Plant both feet flat on the floor to stabilize your body throughout the movement.
- 1
Lie on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended above your chest.
- 2
Keep your elbows in place, bend your arms, and lower the dumbbells behind your head.
- 3
Extend your arms to return to the starting position, focusing on using your triceps.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your upper arms stationary and only move your forearms to isolate the triceps effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hyperextending the wrists on each rep
- ✕Arching the lower back off the bench
- ✕Raising the head off the bench pad