Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the triceps, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
- Sit down at the end of a flat bench with a dumbbell in both arms using a neutral grip (palms of the hand facing you).
- Bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward, by bending at the waist, while keeping the back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Make sure that you keep the head up.
- The upper arms with the dumbbells should be close to the torso and aligned with it (lifted up until they are parallel to the floor while the forearms are pointing towards the floor as the hands hold the weights). Tip: There should be a 90-degree angle between the forearms and the upper arm. This is your starting position.
- Keeping the upper arms stationary, use the triceps to lift the weight as you exhale until the forearms are parallel to the floor and the whole arm is extended. Like many other arm exercises, only the forearm moves.
- After a second contraction at the top, slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do seated bent-over two-arm dumbbell triceps extension work?
Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension primarily works the triceps.
What equipment do I need for seated bent-over two-arm dumbbell triceps extension?
Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension uses dumbbells.
Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension: is it suitable for beginners?
Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of seated bent-over two-arm dumbbell triceps extension?
Incline Barbell Triceps Extension, Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension, Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Extension Behind The Head train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my seated bent-over two-arm dumbbell triceps extension reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; seated bent-over two-arm dumbbell triceps extension can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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