dumbbell incline triceps extension
dumbbell incline triceps extension — highlighted muscle: triceps

Muscles worked

triceps, shoulders

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dumbbell incline triceps extension

Body part
upper arms
Equipment
dumbbell
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.

  2. 2

    Extend your arms fully overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head.

  3. 3

    Lower the dumbbells behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbells back to the starting position by extending your arms.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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