Dumbbell triceps extension

Main muscle🎯 Triceps
Equipment🧰 Dumbbell
Area💪 Arms
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How to do it step by step

  1. Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
  2. Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
  3. Lower the dumbbells down towards your forehead, bending your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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