Triceps · Dumbbells

Dumbbell triceps exercises

7 exercises from the diary's catalog, all with photos. Below are the list and a sample triceps workout: compounds first, then isolation.

7 exercises

Standing Overhead Dumbbell ExtensionStanding Overhead Dumbbell ExtensionDumbbellsLying Dumbbell Triceps ExtensionLying Dumbbell Triceps ExtensionDumbbellsDumbbell Triceps KickbackDumbbell Triceps KickbackDumbbellsClose-Grip Dumbbell PressClose-Grip Dumbbell PressDumbbells
Decline Dumbbell Triceps ExtensionDecline Dumbbell Triceps ExtensionDumbbells
One-Arm Overhead Dumbbell ExtensionOne-Arm Overhead Dumbbell ExtensionDumbbells
Seated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps ExtensionSeated Bent-Over Two-Arm Dumbbell Triceps ExtensionDumbbells

Sample workout

Four exercises from the list: compounds first, then isolation. It's a template for one day; how many sets a muscle needs per week is in the volume guide, and how to progress is in the progressive overload guide.

Why dumbbells

Dumbbells give each arm its own path and its own weight: your strong side can't carry the weak one, and any difference shows right away. The range is usually bigger than with a barbell, and a pair of dumbbells and a bench is enough to start — so these triceps exercises work at home too.

The downside is the weight ceiling: heavy dumbbells are hard to get into position, and jumps are 2 kg per hand rather than 1 kg on the bar. When the weight climbs slowly, add reps instead — double progression is made for dumbbells.

Log your workouts — I'll show how many sets a week you give this group.

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