Double Dumbbell Extensions
This triceps exercise mainly works your triceps, with help from your forearm and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Double Dumbbell Extensions
Stand tall with feet hip-width. Hold dumbbells overhead, touching. Bend elbows, lower behind the head, then extend almost fully to keep triceps tension.
Common mistakes
Avoid elbow flare or using momentum. Keep motion controlled, stopping just before full extension.
Breathing
Inhale when lowering; exhale when extending.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Triceps
Secondary Muscles
Forearm, Shoulders
