Laying Triceps Extensions
Isolation exercise · elbow extension
How to do it
- Lie back and hold the weight above your chest with straight arms.
- Bend only your elbows and lower the weight toward your forehead or slightly behind your head.
- Straighten your arms again and keep your elbows as steady as possible.
Muscles involved
- triceps
- 100
- shoulders
- 10
At a glance
- Type
- Isolation exercise
- Movement pattern
- elbow extension
- Equipment
- dumbbells
- Alternatives
- stones, water bottles, loaded bag
- Optional
- mat
- Variations
- both arms, left arm, right arm
Follow along in the app
This exercise is in both apps. Pick whichever suits you.
Trainer
Guided strength training with a 3D coach, set by set.
Treeceps
The same exercise, inside your virtual fitness world.