Exercise technique

dumbbell lying one arm supinated triceps extension

The dumbbell lying one arm supinated triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed lying on a bench with a single dumbbell in an underhand grip.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your back and head supported, and your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with an underhand grip, and extend your arm straight up above your shoulder.
  3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending your elbow.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arm back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms.

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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