Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
tricepsupper arms
Dumbbell One Arm Triceps Extension (On Bench)
The dumbbell one arm triceps extension (on bench) is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed while seated on a bench. It involves extending the arm overhead with a dumbbell to work the triceps, with the shoulders acting as a secondary stabilizer.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
- 2.Hold a dumbbell in one hand and place your other hand on the bench for support.
- 3.Raise the dumbbell overhead, keeping your upper arm close to your head and your elbow pointing forward.
- 4.Lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending your elbow, keeping your upper arm stationary.
- 5.Extend your arm back up to the starting position, fully straightening your elbow.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.
Secondary Muscles
shoulders
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