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Dumbbell Lying Extension across face
Muscles involved
The lying dumbbell extension across the face moves each weight toward the opposite shoulder. It isolates the triceps and spares the elbows.
How to do it
- Lie on your back holding a dumbbell with both hands extended over your chest.
- Lower the dumbbell towards your forehead, keeping your elbows fixed.
- Briefly pause when the dumbbell is close to your face.
- Extend your arms, returning with control to the starting position.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your elbows fixed and pointing towards the ceiling. - Lower the dumbbell towards your forehead, not your chest. - Fully extend your arms at the top.
Difficulty
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Dumbbell Lying Extension across face: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Lying Extension across face mainly works: Triceps. It also involves: Triceps brachii.
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