Lying Triceps Extension Across Face

This Tricep Exercise is an Advanced Triceps Extension Variation that uses Dumbbells and Different Motion to Blast the Triceps

Welcome to our Lying Triceps Extension Across Face Exercise Instruction Guide!

On this page you’ll learn how to do this version of Triceps Extension using the correct technique. Below you’ll find pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of this and other Tricep Exercises so you can immediately add to your Arm Workouts.

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Exercise Summary

Exercise Name:	Lying Triceps Extension Across Face
Main Muscle:	Triceps
Secondary Muscle(s):	N/A
Exercise Type:	Push, Isolation
Equipment Required:	Dumbbell, Bench

Exercise Description and Instruction:

This Weight Training Exercise is a variation of Triceps Extension but is done while lying on a bench and has a slightly different movement to isolate your triceps. It is very similar to Single Arm Pronated Triceps Extension.

To Perform This Exercise:

Lay on a flat bench with your head at one end and your feet panted firmly on the floor.
Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing up and raise them over your shoulders.
While keeping your upper arm and elbow still, lower one dumbbell slowly over your face bending only your elbow.
Slowly raise the dumbbell back to the starting position by extending your arms and repeat with your other arm.

Tips:

Do not perform this exercise if your arms are fatigued as you are lifting the weight over your face. You don’t want to drop a dumbbell on your dome—Ouch
Practice this exercise with light weight to get used to the movements.
Keep your elbows in a fixed position throughout the exercise.

Additional Tricep Exercises and Variations:

Check out some of our other popular Arm Exercises and Variations:

Close Grip Bench Press
Skull Crushers
Tricep Pushdown
Tricep Kickback
Triceps Extension
Tricep Dips

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Final Related Pages:

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Weight Training Exercises Main Page
Tricep Exercises Main Page
Tricep Workouts and Bicep Workouts
Best Tricep Exercises
Barbell Exercises / Body Weight Exercises / Cable Exercises / Dumbbell Exercises

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