Bodyweight
Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (With Towel)
Triceps · Upper Arms
Beginner6
Demonstration
IntermediateCompoundDumbbell
Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press
Triceps · Upper Arms
4
sets
6–8
reps
2m
Rest time
~9
Calories / set
Instructions
- 1
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- 2
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing away from you.
- 3
Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- 4
Lower the dumbbells down towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 5
As you lower the dumbbells, twist your wrists so that your palms face towards you at the bottom of the movement.
- 6
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then reverse the movement by pressing the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
- 7
As you press the dumbbells up, twist your wrists back to the starting position with palms facing away from you.
- 8
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary
Triceps
chest
Secondary
chestshoulders
Pro tips
- Move through the full range of motion under control.
- Keep tension on the target muscle — avoid using momentum.
- Breathe out on the effort, in on the return.
- Pick a weight that lets you keep clean form for every rep.
Common mistakes
- Using too much weight and sacrificing technique.
- Rushing reps instead of controlling the tempo.
- Cutting the range of motion short.
- Holding your breath throughout the set.
Safety notes
- Warm up thoroughly before working heavy.
- Stop immediately if you feel sharp or joint pain.
- Use a spotter or safeties for heavy barbell work.
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