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Triceps Extension (Overhead, One-Arm) - Dumbbell

Equipment:Dumbbell
Type:Isolation
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit or stand tall.

  2. 2

    Hold dumbbell in one hand, extend arm straight overhead.

  3. 3

    Keep upper arm close to head, vertical.

  4. 4

    Support elbow with free hand (optional).

  5. 5

    Inhale, lower dumbbell behind head by bending elbow.

  6. 6

    Lower until forearm touches bicep/full stretch.

  7. 7

    Keep upper arm stationary.

  8. 8

    Exhale, extend elbow using triceps to push dumbbell back up.

  9. 9

    Repeat reps, switch arms.