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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Triceps
Secondary muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension is a free weights exercise targeting Triceps (Triceps Brachii) using Dumbbells.

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How to perform it

  1. Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and lie back against it. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms extended straight up, palms facing each other.
  2. Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells behind your head in a controlled motion.
  3. Lower the dumbbells until your forearms are parallel to the floor, maintaining a 90-degree angle at your elbows.
  4. Extend your elbows to raise the dumbbells back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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