Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension

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Learn how to do the Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension with proper form and technique. This dumbbell exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.

Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension

Follow these steps to perform the Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension with correct form:

  1. 1Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Hold a dumbbell with both hands and extend your arms straight up overhead.
  3. 3Bend your elbows and lower the dumbbell behind your head, keeping your upper arms close to your ears.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then straighten your arms and return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
dumbbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Main

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