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Dumbbell Standing Overhead Tricep Extension

Elbow-extension drill targeting the triceps with controlled upper-arm position.

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Dumbbell Standing Overhead Tricep Extension demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall and hold one dumbbell securely overhead with both hands around the upper plate or handle.
  2. 02Brace your trunk and glutes, keep the ribs down, and point the elbows generally forward and upward.
  3. 03Bend only the elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head through a comfortable range.
  4. 04Extend the elbows to return the dumbbell overhead while keeping the upper arms as still as possible.
  5. 05Finish each repetition without arching the lower back, flaring the elbows excessively, or forcing a painful range.

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