Appears in642 Workouts*

Dumbbell Arm Reverse Extended Twist

The Dumbbell Arm Reverse Extended Twist mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: dumbbells.

Training at 45
trainingat45
@trainingat45

Required Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

Dumbbell Arm Reverse Extended Twist Muscles Worked

Primary

Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)

Secondary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)

How to do the Dumbbell Arm Reverse Extended Twist

  1. Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms at your sides and palms facing your body.

  2. Keep a slight bend in your elbows and brace your core for stability.

  3. Raise your arms out to the sides until they are parallel to the floor, forming a T-shape with your body.

  4. Pause briefly at the top while keeping your wrists slightly lower than your elbows.

  5. Lower the dumbbells back down to your starting position in a controlled motion.

Dumbbell Arm Reverse Extended Twist FAQs

What muscles does the Dumbbell Arm Reverse Extended Twist work?

The Dumbbell Arm Reverse Extended Twist mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Arm Reverse Extended Twist?

Dumbbells.

Training calculators

Work out the numbers behind your training before your next session.