Arms / Intermediate / Isolation (single joint)

Incline Dumbbell Triceps Extension

A lying triceps extension on an incline bench that lowers the dumbbells behind the head to stretch and build the triceps.

At a glance

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Forearms & grip

Equipment

Dumbbells, Bench

Movement pattern

Elbow extension

Level

Intermediate

Type

Arms, Isolation (single joint)

Loads the elbow. Use a load you can control and skip it if it causes pain.

How to do it

1. Lie back on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
2. Press the dumbbells up so your arms point toward the ceiling, palms facing each other.
3. Keeping your upper arms still, bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells behind your head.
4. Extend your elbows to return to the start.

Tips

• Keep your elbows pointing forward, not flaring out.

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