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dumbbell incline triceps extension

dumbbell incline triceps extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell incline triceps extension exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform

  1. Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
  2. Extend your arms fully overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head.
  3. Lower the dumbbells behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  4. Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbells back to the starting position by extending your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.