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How to do Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Triceps Extension

The dumbbell seated bent over triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed while seated and bent over, extending the arms backward with dumbbells.

Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Triceps Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders and Back
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Triceps Extension, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and your head up.
  3. Extend your arms straight back, keeping your elbows close to your head.
  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Triceps Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and back.

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Dumbbell Seated Bent Over Triceps Extension is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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