Arms / Beginner / Isolation (single joint)

One Arm Supinated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

A dumbbell isolation exercise for the triceps.

At a glance

Primary

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbells

Movement pattern

Elbow extension

Level

Beginner

Type

Arms, Isolation (single joint), One side at a time

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

How to do it

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 face as a supinated 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.
7. Switch arms again and repeat the movement.

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