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Dumbbell incline triceps extension

Intermediate

Dumbbell incline triceps extension is a isolation dumbbell exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
  2. 2Extend your arms fully overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head.
  3. 3Lower the dumbbells behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbells back to the starting position by extending your arms.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Bodyweight kneeling triceps extensionBodyweight
  • Ez barbell incline triceps extensionEZ bar
  • Barbell lying triceps extensionBarbell
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  • Dumbbell decline triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight
  • Lever triceps extensionMachine
  • Dumbbell incline two arm extensionDumbbell
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