Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension: how to do it and form tips

A skull crusher variant with dumbbells. The independent paths fix imbalances and let you rotate at the top for a stronger contraction.

Form tips

Lie flat on a bench with arms vertical, palms facing each other.
Lower the dumbbells past your forehead with elbows pointed at the ceiling.
At the top, rotate palms forward to deepen the lockout contraction.

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