Single-dumbbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension
Muscle Groups: Triceps
Single-dumbbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension focuses on Triceps.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Single-dumbbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension with proper form and technique.
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Sit upright on a bench with back support, holding one dumbbell with both hands.
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Cup one end of the dumbbell with your palms, interlocking your thumbs around the handle.
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Extend your arms overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head and pointing forward; this is your starting position.
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Slowly bend your elbows, lowering the dumbbell behind your head until your forearms are parallel to the floor or slightly past.
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Keep your upper arms stationary and close to your head throughout the movement.
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Engage your triceps to extend your arms, pressing the dumbbell back up to the starting overhead position.
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