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Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip
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Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip

Lie down on a flat bench holding two dumbbells directly above your shoulders. Your arms should be fully extended and form a 90 degree angle from your torso and the floor.

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About This Exercise

Lie down on a flat bench holding two dumbbells directly above your shoulders. Your arms should be fully extended and form a 90 degree angle from your torso and the floor.

1Setup

Lie down on a flat bench holding two dumbbells directly above your shoulders. Your arms should be fully extended and form a 90 degree angle from your torso and the floor.

2Execution

The palms of your hands should be facing forward, and your elbows should be tucked in. This will be your starting position. Now, inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells until they are near your ears. Be sure to keep your upper arms stationary and your elbows tucked in. Then, exhale and use your triceps to return the weight to the starting position.

Pro Tips

  • Now, inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells until they are near your ears. Be sure to keep your upper arms stationary and your elbows tucked in.
  • Then, exhale and use your triceps to return the weight to the starting position.

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How to programme it

Sets3
Default reps12
Rest60 sec
Movement patternExtension
Movement typeIsolation

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