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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Triceps
Secondary muscles
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension is a free weights exercise targeting Triceps (Triceps Brachii) using Dumbbells.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor and knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms bent and forearms parallel to the floor, palms facing each other.
  2. Keeping your elbows stable, slowly extend your elbows to raise the dumbbells towards the ceiling until your arms are fully extended, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  3. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position by bending your elbows, ensuring your forearms return to being parallel to the floor.
  4. Repeat the movements for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining control and proper form throughout the exercise.
Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension

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