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Overhead triceps extension

beginnerdumbbells
Overhead triceps extension: start of the movement
1 · start
Overhead triceps extension: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
shoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesshoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesFRONTshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesBACK
Primary: triceps

Correct technique

  1. 1Hold the dumbbell overhead with both hands.
  2. 2Elbows point up, close to your head.
  3. 3Lower the dumbbell behind your head.
  4. 4Lock out your elbows overhead.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Elbows flared out to the sides.
  • ✕Arched lower back.

Caution if you have pain

If you have pain in your shoulders, choose a gentler variation. In your custom plan we leave it out completely in that case.

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