Dumbbell Lying Alternate Extension
- Body part
- Upper arms
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Not listed
- Equipment
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other. Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows. Lower one dumbbell down towards your head, bending at the elbow, while keeping the other arm extended. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then raise the dumbbell back up to the starting position. Repeat with the other arm, alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
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