Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension
Strengthen your triceps with the Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension. This isolation exercise effectively targets all three heads of the triceps for
Description
A weight training exercise targeting the triceps muscles. Involves the extension of the arm with a dumbbell while seated.
How to Do Dumbbell Seated Triceps Extension
- 1Setup
Sit upright on a bench with a backrest, holding one dumbbell with both hands, cupping the top plate with your palms facing each other.
- 2Setup
Lift the dumbbell overhead, fully extending your arms so the dumbbell is directly above your head, keeping your elbows close to your ears.
- 3
Slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head by flexing your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary and pointing straight up.
- 4
Continue lowering until your forearms are roughly parallel to the floor or you feel a deep stretch in your triceps.
- 5
Exhale and extend your elbows to push the dumbbell back up to the starting overhead position, squeezing your triceps at the top.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise by engaging your core to prevent arching your lower back, especially as you lift heavier weights.
- Keep your elbows tucked in and pointing forward, avoiding flaring them out to the sides, which can reduce triceps activation and strain your shoulders.
- Control the eccentric (lowering) phase for 2-3 seconds to maximize time under tension and enhance muscle growth.
- Fully extend your arms at the top of the movement to achieve a complete triceps contraction, but avoid locking out your elbows forcefully.
Common Mistakes
- ×Flaring elbows out to the sides reduces triceps isolation; keep your elbows tucked in and pointed forward throughout the movement.
- ×Using momentum to lift the weight rather than triceps strength decreases effectiveness; ensure a slow, controlled lowering and lifting phase, focusing on muscle contraction.
- ×Arching the lower back excessively can lead to injury; engage your core and press your lower back into the bench if applicable, or maintain a slight natural arch with core support.
Variations
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