Beginner exercise

Lying Pronated-Grip Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Also called DB Skullcrusher, Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip, Pronated-Grip Dumbbell Skullcrusher

  • Muscle Growth
  • Bodybuilding

Technique

How to perform Lying Pronated-Grip Dumbbell Triceps Extension

  1. Lie down on a flat bench holding two dumbbells directly above your shoulders.
  2. Your arms should be fully extended and form a 90 degree angle from your torso and the floor.
  3. The palms of your hands should be facing forward, and your elbows should be tucked in.
  4. This will be your starting position.
  5. Now, inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells until they are near your ears.
  6. Be sure to keep your upper arms stationary and your elbows tucked in.
  7. Then, exhale and use your triceps to return the weight to the starting position.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Triceps Lateral Head1.0Target, Mover
Triceps Long Head0.9Target, Mover
Triceps Medial Head0.9Target, Mover