Exercise technique

dumbbell incline triceps extension

The dumbbell incline triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed on an incline bench to increase the stretch and activation of the triceps muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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