MOVEMENT GUIDE / DUMBBELL
Overhead triceps extension
Straighten elbows through a comfortable shoulder range.
Target muscles
Triceps brachii, particularly the long head
Setup
Keep the upper arms steady and choose a weight you can lower slowly.
Perform the move
Straighten elbows through a comfortable shoulder range. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Add targeted elbow flexion or extension work.
Common mistake
Arching the back
Alternative
Triceps pressdown
Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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