Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
How to do the Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
Shoulders
Dumbbell
How to do the Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
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With a dumbbell in one hand and the palm facing your torso, 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.
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The upper arm should be close to the torso and parallel to the floor while the forearm is pointing towards the floor as the hand holds the weight. Tip: There should be a 90-degree angle between the forearm and the upper arm. This is your starting position.
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Keeping the upper arms stationary, use the triceps to lift the weights 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.
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After a second contraction at the top, slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position as you inhale.
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Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
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Switch arms and repeat the exercise.
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Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension: common questions
What muscles does the Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension work?
The Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension primarily works the Triceps. It also recruits the Shoulders as supporting muscles.
Is the Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension?
To do the Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension a compound or isolation exercise?
The Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension is an isolation exercise, it targets the triceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Standing Bent-Over One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension with correct form?
With a dumbbell in one hand and the palm facing your torso, 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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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