Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension
Strengthen your triceps with this effective floor exercise. Simple, safe, and great for building arm strength at home!
The Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension mainly works the triceps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension Muscles Worked
Primary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension
Select an appropriate weight for your dumbbells. Begin by lying flat on the floor on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
Hold the dumbbells with your arms fully extended above your chest, palms facing each other. This is your starting position.
Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells in a controlled motion until they are just above your shoulders. Your arms should form approximately a 90-degree angle.
Maintain tension in your triceps as you pause briefly at the bottom of the movement.
Without any momentum, exhale and push the dumbbells back up to the starting position by extending your arms and contracting your triceps.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring that your triceps are engaged throughout the exercise.
Ensure strict form, avoiding any unnecessary movements or arching of the back to prevent injury.
After completing a set, safely place the dumbbells to the side before getting up from the floor.
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Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension work?
The Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension mainly works the triceps. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension?
Dumbbells.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Floor Lying Triceps Extension variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Lying Tricep Extension, Bodyweight Bench Dip, Cable Floor Tricep Pushdown and Dumbbell Single-Arm Triceps Extension.
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