Dumbbell Tricep Extension Guide
- Exercise Type: Isolation - focuses on targeting and isolating specific muscle groups, allowing for targeted muscle development.
- Targeted Muscle Groups:
- primary: triceps
How to perform?
Dumbbell tricep extension, also known as dumbbell skull crushers, is an isolation exercise that primarily targets the triceps brachii muscle. This exercise is performed lying on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, and involves lowering the dumbbells towards the shoulders while keeping the upper arms stationary. Dumbbell tricep extensions can help to improve triceps strength and size, and are commonly used in bodybuilding and strength training programs.
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Cable Lying Triceps Extension
isolationLying Dumbbell Triceps Extension
isolationOne-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension
isolationOverhead Cable Triceps Extension
isolationOverhead Rope Triceps Extensions
isolationRing Tricep Extension
isolationRope Triceps Extension/Pushdown
isolationTriceps Pushdown/Extension
isolationSeated EZ-Bar Tricep Extension/Press
isolation
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