dumbbell forward lunge triceps extension

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with dumbbell.

dumbbell forward lunge triceps extension demonstration
dumbbell forward lunge triceps extension — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Core

How to do dumbbell forward lunge triceps extension

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.

  2. Take a step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position.

  3. Keep your back straight and your chest up.

  4. Extend your arms straight overhead, keeping your elbows close to your ears.

  5. Lower the dumbbells behind your head by bending your elbows.

  6. Pause for a moment, then straighten your arms to return to the starting position.

  7. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs and repeat.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

ShouldersCore

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