Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Technique

How to perform Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension

1. Secure your legs on the decline bench and lie back with a dumbbell in each hand.
2. Hold the dumbbells above you with palms facing each other and upper arms approximately vertical.
3. Keep the upper arms steady as you bend your elbows and lower the weights beside your ears.
4. Extend your elbows to bring the weights back to the starting position without swinging your shoulders.
5. Repeat the controlled bend-and-extend motion, keeping both weights clear of your head.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.