This simple exercise requires only one dumbbell, and it’s as effective as it is quick—plus you can adjust the weight of the dumbbell to suit any skill level. Hug your elbows in, keeping them (and your wrists) shoulder distance apart. You can use a strap around the upper arms here to assist with that. If you want to make this move easier, decrease the weight of your dumbbells—and increase the weight to make it more challenging. And again, you can adjust the weight of your dumbbell as needed to make this move easier or harder. Alternatively, if you’re looking to work your triceps but you don’t have a dumbbell handy, try one of these exercises:
