The Close Grip Bench Press is the go-to exercise for triceps strength, but you need a barbell to do it. You can perform this movement as a close grip dumbbell bench press, but before we go there, let’s take a look at another dumbbell triceps exercise that ties it for effectiveness. ...
Your triceps are made up of three individual muscles, all connecting your elbow to your shoulder. They are a powerful extensor of the elbow joint, so any exercise you do that extends the elbow, will affect your triceps. The triceps have three “heads” — hence the name; the long head, ...
For power I chose the Dumbbell Weighted Plyo Chin Up because it allows you to release the weight you’re accelerating which is our goal. For hypertrophy we need to explore an eccentrically overloaded exercise, and the Dumbbell Incline Curl W/Triceps Contraction followed by the Seated Lowering Dum...
Whether you use dumbbells or a barbell for the triceps extension exercise, have a spotter, if possible. During this exercise, you lower the weight directly over your head. If you lose control, you could injure yourself. If you don't have a spotter, you can self-spot if you use a dumbb...
Variations:Just like lunges, this exercise can also be performed by alternating between the right and the left leg every time until all repetitions have been performed for both legs. Also, a barbell can be used for resistance. Beginners can start with only the bodyweight, especially if they ...
The seated dumbbell shoulder press is a popular exercise for building muscle and strength in the shoulders. The triceps also work hard in this lift. Many lifters find using dumbbells to be more comfortable and shoulder-friendly for this press variation than a barbell. This can be the primary ...
Tricep Extensions(Triceps): 3 sets of 10-12 reps Hold a dumbbell with both hands overhead and extend your arms upward. Day 2: Lower Body:Full Body Dumbbell Workout Plan Warm-up: Similar to Day 1, start with 5-10 minutes of light cardio. ...
Secondary muscles: Triceps, shouldersEquipment: DumbbellsExercise for the opposite muscles: Dumbbell wide row Dumbbell Chest Press Instructions 1. Lie down on a mat with your knees bent and a dumbbell in each hand.2. Push the dumbbells up toward the ceiling so that your arms are directly over...
Muscles worked: Lats, rhomboids, traps, biceps, and triceps Why it rocks: This move serves major bang for your buck, says Tang. “While you’re pulling a weight toward you to strengthen your back muscles, this exercise also requires full-body stability so that you stay in position,” she...
Lunges can be performed with dumbbells as described above or with a barbell on the back, though the barbell variety is better suited for the advanced athletes who have mastered the exercise and no longer have balance issues. Alternative Exercises for Dumbbell Lunges ...