Dumbbell seated bench extension
The dumbbell seated bench extension is an effective exercise for targeting the triceps. It involves sitting on a bench with a dumbbell held in both hands, extending the arms overhead, and then lowering the dumbbell behind the head before extending the arms back up.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
- Avoid flaring your elbows out to the sides.
- Lower the dumbbell in a controlled manner.
- Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- limited shoulder mobility
Also known as
Estensioni con manubri da seduto, seated dumbbell tricep extension, seated dumbbell overhead extension, seated tricep extension, overhead tricep extension, tricep workout, upper arm exercise