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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Triceps

Equipment Required

Dumbbells or Barbell

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders

Exercise Description

The lying tricep extension builds bigger, stronger triceps by targeting all three heads of the muscle. It's one of the best moves for adding size and strength to the back of your arms.

How To

1. Lie flat on a bench holding weights with arms extended straight up over your chest 2. Keep your upper arms still and slowly lower the weight by bending only at your elbows 3. Lower until the weight is just above your forehead, feeling a stretch in your triceps 4. Press the weight back up by extending your elbows, focusing on squeezing your triceps 5. Complete your lying tricep extension reps with controlled movement throughout

Form Tips

• Keep your upper arms perfectly still during the lying tricep extension - only your forearms should move • Lower the weight slowly to get the full stretch and muscle activation • Don't let your elbows flare out wide - keep them pointing toward the ceiling • Focus on feeling the lying tricep extension work in your triceps, not your shoulders

Common Mistakes

• Moving your upper arms during the lying tricep extension instead of keeping them locked in place • Lowering the weight too fast or using momentum instead of controlled muscle movement • Using too much weight and letting your form break down during the lying tricep extension

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