dumbbell one arm triceps extension (on bench)
The dumbbell one arm triceps extension (on bench) is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed while seated on a bench. It involves extending the arm overhead with a dumbbell to work the triceps, with the shoulders acting as a secondary stabilizer.
Difficulty
Equipment: dumbbell
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
tricepsUPPER PUSH
Secondary Muscles
shoulders
Instructions
- Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell in one hand and place your other hand on the bench for support.
- Raise the dumbbell overhead, keeping your upper arm close to your head and your elbow pointing forward.
- Lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending your elbow, keeping your upper arm stationary.
- Extend your arm back up to the starting position, fully straightening your elbow.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.
