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Exercise 1746 · REF Gm2Uv1z

Exercise Ball Supine Triceps Extension exercise animation

Exercise Ball Supine Triceps Extension

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target
Triceps

Lying back over the ball for a triceps extension adds a stretch through the chest and shoulders that a flat-bench version doesn't offer, since the torso arches slightly over the ball's curve. It also means more of the core has to work to stay balanced than a stable-bench extension requires.

How to Do the Exercise Ball Supine Triceps Extension

  1. Sit on an exercise ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
  3. Slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head, keeping your elbows close to your ears.
  4. Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbell back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Exercise Ball Supine Triceps Extension primarily targets the Triceps, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have dumbbell? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Exercise Ball Supine Triceps Extension work?
The Exercise Ball Supine Triceps Extension primarily targets the triceps, with the shoulders as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Exercise Ball Supine Triceps Extension?
The Exercise Ball Supine Triceps Extension is done with a dumbbell.
What's a good alternative to the Exercise Ball Supine Triceps Extension?
If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Bench Dip (knees Bent) targets the same triceps using body weight instead.