How to Do Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor is a triceps exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor

  1. 01Lie supine on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, holding a dumbbell in each hand over the chest.
  2. 02Fix the upper arms in a vertical position and bend the elbows to lower the weights toward the ears.
  3. 03Touch the back of the dumbbells lightly to the floor without shifting the elbows backward.
  4. 04Contract the triceps to extend the arms back to the starting vertical position.
  5. 05Exhale forcefully as the dumbbells reach the top of the extension.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows stacked directly over the shoulders to ensure the triceps, rather than the lats, manage the weight.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor work?

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor correctly?

Lie supine on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, holding a dumbbell in each hand over the chest. Fix the upper arms in a vertical position and bend the elbows to lower the weights toward the ears. Touch the back of the dumbbells lightly to the floor without shifting the elbows backward. Contract the triceps to extend the arms back to the starting vertical position. Exhale forcefully as the dumbbells reach the top of the extension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor?

Keep the elbows stacked directly over the shoulders to ensure the triceps, rather than the lats, manage the weight.

Is Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor?

Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension On Floor uses dumbbell.

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