How to Do Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension

Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension is a triceps exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension

  1. 01Sit on an incline bench set to 45 degrees, holding a pair of dumbbells directly over your shoulders with arms locked.
  2. 02Inhale and bend the elbows to lower the weights behind your head while keeping the upper arms stationary.
  3. 03Lower the dumbbells until you feel a deep stretch in the triceps near the elbow joint.
  4. 04Exhale and extend the arms back to the vertical position, squeezing the triceps at the top of the range.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Prevent the elbows from flaring outward to ensure the tension stays on the long head of the triceps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension work?

Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension correctly?

Sit on an incline bench set to 45 degrees, holding a pair of dumbbells directly over your shoulders with arms locked. Inhale and bend the elbows to lower the weights behind your head while keeping the upper arms stationary. Lower the dumbbells until you feel a deep stretch in the triceps near the elbow joint. Exhale and extend the arms back to the vertical position, squeezing the triceps at the top of the range.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension?

Prevent the elbows from flaring outward to ensure the tension stays on the long head of the triceps.

Is Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension?

Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension uses dumbbell.

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