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V Sit Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension

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

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V Sit Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit in a balanced V position with the legs raised and hold one dumbbell overhead with both hands.
  2. 02Brace the abdominals, keep the chest lifted, and point the elbows mostly forward.
  3. 03Bend the elbows to lower the dumbbell behind the head while the upper arms remain steady.
  4. 04Extend the elbows to return the dumbbell overhead without losing the V-sit position.
  5. 05Continue with controlled repetitions, ending the set if the lower back or balance can no longer be maintained.

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