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Dumbbell Lying Single Extension

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Triceps accessibility Upper Arms
Shoulders

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Dumbbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

Dumbbell Lying Single Extension is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders.

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1

Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in one hand and your arm fully extended above your chest.

2

Lower the dumbbell in a controlled manner towards your forehead, keeping your upper arm stationary.

3

Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then extend your arm back to the starting position.

4

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

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