Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip

A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the triceps, using dumbbells.

Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip — Starting position Starting position
Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip — End position End position
Difficulty Beginner
Type Strength
Equipment Dumbbells
Primary Muscle Triceps
AI Rep Counting Log manually

How to Do Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip

  1. Lie down on a flat bench holding two dumbbells directly above your shoulders. Your arms should be fully extended and form a 90 degree angle from your torso and the floor.
  2. The palms of your hands should be facing forward, and your elbows should be tucked in. This will be your starting position.
  3. Now, inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells until they are near your ears. Be sure to keep your upper arms stationary and your elbows tucked in.
  4. Then, exhale and use your triceps to return the weight to the starting position.

Muscles Worked

Front
Back

Primary

Where Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip does most of its work.

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  1. 1 Cable One Arm Tricep Extension

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  2. 2 Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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  3. 3 One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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  4. 4 One Arm Supinated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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  5. 5 Seated Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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  6. 6 Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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  7. 7 Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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  8. 8 Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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  9. 9 Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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  10. 10 Tricep Dumbbell Kickback

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles do dumbbell tricep extension -pronated grip work?

Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip primarily works the triceps.

What equipment do I need for dumbbell tricep extension -pronated grip?

Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip uses dumbbells.

Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip: is it suitable for beginners?

Yes. Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.

What can I do instead of dumbbell tricep extension -pronated grip?

Cable One Arm Tricep Extension, Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension, One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.

Can Fitnit count my dumbbell tricep extension -pronated grip reps automatically?

Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; dumbbell tricep extension -pronated grip can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.

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