Dumbbell Reverse Push-up Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Triceps Brachii
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Upper Arms
Primary Muscle
Triceps Brachii
Secondary Muscles
Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
6
Alternate Names
Reverse Push-up with Dumbbells

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell Reverse Push-up

  1. Start in a plank position with your hands gripping the dumbbells.
  2. Lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows while keeping your body straight.
  3. Push back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

Common Mistakes

  • Not keeping the body in a straight line.
  • Allowing the hips to sag or rise excessively.
  • Not engaging the core throughout the movement.

Modifications

  • Perform on knees to reduce resistance.
  • Use a bench for incline push-ups to make it easier.

Tips

  • Maintain a straight body line from head to heels.
  • Focus on controlling your descent and ascent to maximize the effectiveness of the movement.
  • Engage your core to stabilize your body during the push-up.

Tags

upper arms
strength
triceps
push-up
dumbbell
bodyweight

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