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Dumbbell Triple Crush

Overview

The Dumbbell Triple Crush is a compound exercise that targets multiple muscles in the upper body. As the name suggests, it combines three movements into one fluid sequence, making it a time-efficient and effective way to work the biceps, shoulders, and triceps.

Description

Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and have them hanging by your side with the palms facing inwards towards your body.

This is the starting position.

From here curl the dumbbells up, by bending at the elbow until the arms are fully flexed or as high as you can. As you do this rotate your palms so they face you. Now, press your hands overhead until fully extended. Now bend at your elbows only so they drop behind your head. Then extend them back above your head.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to your side. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Upper Body Workout: This compound exercise targets the biceps, shoulders, and triceps, providing a comprehensive upper body workout.
  • Time Efficiency: Combining three movements into one saves time during your workout while still targeting multiple muscle groups.
  • Functional Movement: The sequence involves curling, pressing, and extending motions used in various daily activities, making it beneficial for functional upper body strength.

Area focus

  • Shoulders
  • Arms
  • Upper Body

Primary muscles

  • Biceps
  • Triceps
  • Deltoids

Secondary muscles

Exercise type

Strength