Exercise
Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension
Also known as: incline dumbbell skullcrusher, incline lying triceps extension
Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension is a isolation exercise for the triceps. Main target: triceps long head. Also works: triceps medial head. Equipment: dumbbell.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Lie back on an incline bench holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended straight up over your shoulders, palms facing each other.
- Keeping your upper arms fixed, bend the elbows and lower the dumbbells beside your head.
- Extend your arms back up, squeezing the triceps at the top.
- The incline keeps the long head under stretch — control the lowering phase.
Similar exercises
Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Dumbbell
Triceps long head
Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Dumbbell
Triceps long head
Dumbbell One-Arm Triceps Extension
Dumbbell
Triceps long head
Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip
Dumbbell
Triceps long head
Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension
Dumbbell
Triceps long head
One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Dumbbell
Triceps long head
Alternatives with other equipment
EZ-Bar Skullcrusher
EZ curl bar
Triceps long head
Band Skull Crusher
Bands
Triceps long head
Cable Incline Triceps Extension
Cable
Triceps long head
Incline Barbell Triceps Extension
Barbell
Triceps long head
Sled Overhead Triceps Extension
Other
Triceps long head
Standing Towel Triceps Extension
Bodyweight
Triceps long head
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