Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | dumbbell |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Sit on bench, grasp dumbbell with both hands and hold it above head. Let elbows point forward.Execution
Lower forearms far down behind head. Keep elbows in position. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Alternatively grasp dumbbell under inner plate. Flex wrists at bottom of motion to prevent dumbbell from hitting body.![Dumbbell Triceps Extension, Seated | Starting Position Dumbbell Triceps Extension, Seated Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/75/75.jpg)
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![Dumbbell Triceps Extension, Seated | Ending Position Dumbbell Triceps Extension, Seated Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/76/76.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Triceps Brachii |
Synergist | - |
Stabilizers | Deltoid, Anterior | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Rectus Abdominis | Erector Spinae | Wrist Flexors |
![Dumbbell Triceps Extension, Seated | Muscles Front Dumbbell Triceps Extension, Seated Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/37/37.jpg)
Front
![Dumbbell Triceps Extension, Seated | Muscles Rear Dumbbell Triceps Extension, Seated Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/38/38.jpg)
Rear
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