Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Incline Dumbbell Triceps Extension
How to: Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension
- Start by lying on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Extend your arms directly above your head, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells towards the back of your head while keeping your elbows tucked in.
- Push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Common Mistakes
- Using too heavy weights causing form breakdown.
- Not fully extending the arms at the top of the movement.
- Allowing the elbows to flare out instead of keeping them tucked.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight if you experience discomfort in your elbows or shoulders.
- Perform the exercise seated to provide more back support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your head and avoid flaring them outwards.
- Focus on slow and controlled movements to maintain tension in the triceps.
- Make sure to fully extend your arms to get the most out of the exercise.
Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
arms
dumbbell
extension
upper body