Exercise technique

dumbbell seated bent over triceps extension

The dumbbell seated bent over triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed while seated and bent over, extending the arms backward with dumbbells.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your head up.
  3. Extend your arms straight back, keeping your elbows close to your head.
  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Back.

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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