Dumbbell Lying Tricep Extension with Ab Leg
The Dumbbell Lying Tricep Extension with Ab Leg is a compound exercise that mainly works the core and triceps. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Dumbbell Lying Tricep Extension with Ab Leg Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
How to do the Dumbbell Lying Tricep Extension with Ab Leg
Setup
Lie flat on your back on a yoga mat.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand, extending your arms straight toward the ceiling above your shoulders.
Bring both legs into a tabletop position, with your knees bent at 90-degree angles.
Movement
Inhale as you lower the dumbbells by bending at the elbows until the weight is near your ears. Simultaneously, extend one leg out straight.
Keep your lower back pressed firmly against the mat throughout the movement to engage your core.
Exhale to return the arms to the starting position above your chest and bring your leg back to the tabletop position.
Repeat the process, alternating the leg you extend with each repetition.
Form Tips
Keep your upper arms stationary; only move your forearms.
Control the weight slowly on the way down.
If you feel your back arching off the floor, shorten your leg extension range.
Dumbbell Lying Tricep Extension with Ab Leg FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Lying Tricep Extension with Ab Leg work?
The Dumbbell Lying Tricep Extension with Ab Leg mainly works the core and triceps. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Lying Tricep Extension with Ab Leg?
None. The Dumbbell Lying Tricep Extension with Ab Leg is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Dumbbell Lying Tricep Extension with Ab Leg a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
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