Arms·Dumbbell·Isolation

One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Triceps · Dumbbell

Beginner

Body Part

Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

Force

Push

The One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension is a beginner dumbbell exercise that primarily targets the Triceps.

Muscles Worked

In Position

One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension — start position
Start position
One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension — end position
End position

How to Do the One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

  1. 1Lie 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. 2Place your non lifting hand on your bicep for support.
  3. 3Slowly begin to lower the dumbbell down as you breathe in.
  4. 4Then, begin lifting the dumbbell upward as you contract the triceps. Remember to breathe out during the concentric (lifting part of the exercise).
  5. 5Repeat until you have performed your set repetitions.
  6. 6Switch arms and repeat the movement.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written