Dumbbell exercises for triceps target the triceps muscles, quite simply.

Browse through the various dumbbell exercises for triceps below: 

 

Two-Arms Triceps Extension

Two-Arms Triceps Extension Dumbbell exercises for triceps muscles

Target Muscles Group: triceps

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Instructions

  • Stand up and hold one dumbbell with both hands behind your head, upper arms pointing straight up.
  • Raise the dumbbell up by curling your elbows and slowly lower it back after a short pause.
  • Your upper arms should remain still throughout.

 


One-Arm Triceps Extension

One-Arm Triceps Extension Dumbbell exercises for triceps muscles

Target Muscles Group: triceps

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Instructions

  • Stand up and hold one dumbbell with one hand behind your head, elbow at a 90 degree angle, upper arm straight up.
  • Raise the dumbbell with one hand until your arm is close to being fully extended and slowly lower it back after a short pause. Alternate after a set.
  • Keep your upper arm still throughout.

 


Seated Triceps Extension

Seated Triceps Extension Dumbbell exercises for triceps muscles

Target Muscles Group: triceps

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Instructions

  • Sit down and hold one dumbbell with both hands behind your head, elbows at 90 degree angles, upper arms straight up.
  • Raise the dumbbell with both hands until your arms are close to being fully extended and slowly lower it back after a short pause.
  • Keep your upper arms still throughout.

 


Triceps Kickback

Triceps Kickback Dumbbell exercises for triceps muscles

Target Muscles Group: triceps

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Instructions

  • Put your knee and hand on a bench and grab a dumbbell with your other hand, palm facing your body, upper arm parallel to your body.
  • Push the dumbbell back by extending your elbow and allow it to slowly return after a short pause.
  • Keep your upper arm still throughout.

 


Bent-Over One-Arm Triceps Extension

Bent-Over One-Arm Triceps Extension Dumbbell exercises for triceps muscles

Target Muscles Group: triceps

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Instructions

  • Sit down, crouch forward and hold one dumbbell with one hand, elbow at a 90 degree angle, palm facing your body.
  • Raise the dumbbell with one hand until your arm is parallel to the ground and slowly lower it back after a short pause. Alternate after a set.
  • Keep your upper arm still throughout.

 


Lying Triceps Extension

Lying Triceps Extension Dumbbell exercises for triceps muscles

Target Muscles Group: triceps

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Instructions

  • Lie down on your back on a bench and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing up, upper arms pointing the ceiling.
  • Raise the dumbbells by extending your elbows and allow them to slowly return after a short pause.
  • Keep your upper arms still throughout.

 


Triceps Bench Press

Triceps Bench Press Dumbbell exercises for triceps muscles

Target Muscles Group: triceps

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Instructions

  • Lie down on your back on a bench and hold the dumbbells on your sides just above your chest, palms facing each other.
  • Push the dumbbells straight up until your arms are close to being fully extended and slowly lower them back after a short pause.
  • Breathe out when pushing the dumbbells up and breathe out when lowering them back down.

 


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