Exercise guide
Overhead dumbbell triceps extension
Works your triceps. Dumbbells. Beginner friendly.
The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.
Main musclestriceps
Helpers—
EquipmentDumbbells
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 10-15 reps
Rest1 minute
How to do it
- Hold one dumbbell overhead with both hands under the top plate, sitting or standing tall.
- Keep your elbows pointing forward and close to your head.
- Lower the dumbbell behind your head for 2 seconds until you feel a stretch in the backs of your arms.
- Straighten your arms back up to the start.
In the members’ area
The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.
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