Dumbbell Triceps Overhead

Equipment: Dumbbell

Dumbbell Triceps Overhead

Description

Triceps Extensions Overhead is an exercise that targets the triceps muscles. To perform this exercise, you will need a dumbbell and a bench. Here are the steps:

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height with your palms facing each other.
  2. Press the dumbbells up overhead, extending your arms fully. Keep your elbows close to your head and your wrists straight.
  3. Lower the dumbbells slowly behind your head, bending your elbows and keeping your upper arms still. Your forearms should be moving only.
  4. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement and then slowly raise the dumbbells back to the starting position by fully extending your arms overhead.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Primary Muscles

  • Triceps Brachii

Synergistic Muscles

Tips

When using heavier weights, it's important to keep your core tight to avoid overarching your lower back. You can also do this exercise with one arm at a time to focus on each tricep individually.