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Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Primary
Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
beginner

Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension demonstration

Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension, starting position
Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension, starting position
Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension, finishing position
Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1With a dumbbell in each hand and the palms 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. The upper arms should be close to the torso and 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.
  2. 2Keeping 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 arms are extended. Like many other arm exercises, only the forearm moves.
  3. 3After a second contraction at the top, slowly lower the dumbbells back to their starting position as you inhale.
  4. 4Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
  • •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Triceps

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Force
push
Mechanic
isolation
Level
beginner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension work?

Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension primarily targets the Triceps.

What equipment do I need for Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension?

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

Is Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension suitable for beginners?

Yes, Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension is suitable for beginners. It's classified as a beginner-level exercise.

Alternatives to Standing Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.