Triceps · Dumbbell · Intermediate

How to do Dumbbell Decline Triceps Extension

The dumbbell decline triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed on a decline bench to increase the stretch and activation of the triceps muscles. It also engages the shoulders as secondary muscles.

Dumbbell Decline Triceps Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Dumbbell Decline Triceps Extension, step by step

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your head lower than your feet and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
  2. Extend your arms fully, keeping your elbows close to your head.
  3. Lower the dumbbells slowly behind your head, bending your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Decline Triceps Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

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