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One Arm Supinated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

One Arm Supinated Dumbbell Triceps Extension is a beginner strength exercise using dumbbell. It works the triceps.

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Main muscles
triceps

How to do it

  1. Lie flat on a bench while holding a dumbbell at arms length. Your arm should be perpendicular to your body. The palm of your hand should be facing towards your face as a supinated grip is required to perform this exercise.
  2. Place your non lifting hand on your bicep for support.
  3. Slowly begin to lower the dumbbell down as you breathe in.
  4. Then, begin lifting the dumbbell upward as you contract the triceps. Remember to breathe out during the concentric (lifting part of the exercise).
  5. Repeat until you have performed your set repetitions.
  6. Switch arms and repeat the movement.
  7. Switch arms again and repeat the movement.

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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).

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