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Floor dumbbell lying extension

A isolation exercise for the triceps. Equipment: dumbbells.

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WorksTriceps

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie on the floor, dumbbells above the shoulders, palms facing in.
  2. Bend the elbows to lower the bells beside the head
  3. Extend back up, elbows pointing to the ceiling

Muscles worked

Floor dumbbell lying extension: 3D figure mid-rep with the triceps highlighted

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