One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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

One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension demonstration
One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

How to do One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

  1. Lie flat on a bench while holding a dumbbell at arms length. Your arm should be perpendicular to your body. The palm of your hand should be facing towards your feet as a pronated grip is required to perform this exercise.

  2. Place your non lifting hand on your bicep for support.

  3. Slowly begin to lower the dumbbell down as you breathe in.

  4. Then, begin lifting the dumbbell upward as you contract the triceps. Remember to breathe out during the concentric (lifting part of the exercise).

  5. Repeat until you have performed your set repetitions.

  6. Switch arms and repeat the movement.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

None listed

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