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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Triceps

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders

Exercise Description

The alternate lying dumbbell extension builds bigger, stronger triceps by working each arm separately. This fixes muscle imbalances and gives you better control.

How To

1. Lie on a bench holding dumbbells above your chest with arms straight and palms facing each other. 2. Keep your upper arms still and lower one dumbbell toward your head by bending only at the elbow. 3. Stop when the weight reaches ear level, feeling a stretch in your triceps during this alternate lying dumbbell extension. 4. Press the weight back up to starting position using only your triceps, keeping your upper arm locked in place. 5. Repeat with the other arm while the first arm stays extended, alternating each rep of the alternate lying dumbbell extension.

Form Tips

• Keep your upper arms locked in place throughout the entire alternate lying dumbbell extension movement. • Lower the weights slowly and control the stretch at the bottom position. • Press up using only your triceps, don't let your shoulders help during the alternate lying dumbbell extension. • Keep your core tight and feet flat on the floor for stability.

Common Mistakes

• Moving your upper arms during the alternate lying dumbbell extension instead of keeping them still. • Lowering the weights too far past your ears, which can strain your shoulders. • Using momentum or bouncing the weights instead of controlling each rep of the alternate lying dumbbell extension.

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