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One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

How to do the One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Triceps

Secondary

Equipment

Dumbbell

Step by step

How to do the One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

  1. 1

    Lie flat on a bench while holding a dumbbell at arms length. Your arm should be perpendicular to your body. The palm of your hand should be facing towards your feet as a pronated grip is required to perform this exercise.

  2. 2

    Place your non lifting hand on your bicep for support.

  3. 3

    Slowly begin to lower the dumbbell down as you breathe in.

  4. 4

    Then, begin lifting the dumbbell upward as you contract the triceps. Remember to breathe out during the concentric (lifting part of the exercise).

  5. 5

    Repeat until you have performed your set repetitions.

  6. 6

    Switch arms and repeat the movement.

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Every One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your triceps volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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