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One Arm Supinated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Main muscles
Triceps
Also works
None listed
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation · Push

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.

Quick answers

What muscles does the One Arm Supinated Dumbbell Triceps Extension work?
Mainly the triceps.
What equipment do I need?
Dumbbell.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes, it is rated beginner level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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