Exercise Guide
Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension
One dumbbell lowered behind the head with both hands. The overhead position stretches the long head of the triceps, which pushdowns barely touch.
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Form
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Illustrations by Bryl Lim for Workout Guide, after Everkinetic. Used unchanged under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Details
Primary Muscle
Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Strength
Force
Push
Mechanic
Isolation
Secondary Muscles
Shoulders
How to Perform
- 1
Sit or stand holding one dumbbell overhead in both hands, arms straight.
- 2
Keep your upper arms beside your ears and your elbows pointing forward.
- 3
Bend your elbows to lower the weight behind your head until you feel a stretch.
- 4
Extend your elbows to press it back overhead.
Tips
- ★The elbows stay put - letting them flare wide takes the stretch out of the long head.
- ★Brace your core so your ribs do not flare and your back does not arch.