Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Triceps Extension Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Triceps Brachii
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Upper Arms
Primary Muscle
Triceps Brachii
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
Seated Triceps Extension

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Triceps Extension

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell with both hands, extending your arms overhead.
  3. Slowly bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head.
  4. Press back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

Common Mistakes

  • Bending the back while lifting.
  • Using momentum instead of muscle strength.
  • Not fully extending the arms at the top.

Modifications

  • Use a lighter weight.
  • Perform the exercise seated with back support.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight and do not arch your spine.
  • Focus on controlling the movement to maximize muscle engagement.
  • Use a weight that allows you to maintain good form.

Tags

triceps
strength
seated
dumbbell
upper arms
extension

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