Exercise

Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Also known as: decline db skull crusher, decline db french press

Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension — position 2

Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension is a isolation exercise for the triceps. Main target: triceps long head. Also works: triceps lateral head and triceps medial head. Equipment: dumbbell.

EquipmentDumbbell

TypeIsolation

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Triceps long head

Secondary

Triceps lateral head Triceps medial head

How to do it

Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and lie down with a dumbbell on each hand on top of your thighs. The palms of your hand will be facing each other.
Once you are laying down, move the dumbbells in front of you at shoulder width. The palms of the hands should be facing each other and the arms should be perpendicular to the floor and fully extended. This will be your starting position.
As you breathe in and you keep the upper arms stationary (and elbows in), bring the dumbbells down slowly by moving your forearms in a semicircular motion towards you until your thumbs are next to your ears. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
Lift the dumbbells back to the starting position by contracting the triceps and exhaling.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.