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dumbbell pronate-grip triceps extension

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

dumbbell pronate-grip triceps extension exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
forearms
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

forearms

How to perform

  1. Sit on a bench or chair with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell with both hands, palms facing down, and extend your arms straight up overhead.
  3. Keeping your upper arms close to your head and elbows pointing forward, slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.