Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
- Primary muscle group
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Movement type
- Isolation
- Where
- Home or gym
How to do Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
Setup
Stand or sit with your core tight and hold one dumbbell with both hands wrapped around the handle, palms facing up against the inside plate. Press the dumbbell overhead so your arms are fully extended, elbows pointing forward.
How to do it
- Keep your elbows close to your head and pointed forward throughout the entire movement.
- Lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending only at the elbows until you feel a stretch in your triceps.
- Press the weight back up by straightening your arms, squeezing your triceps hard at the top.
- Keep your upper arms completely still—only your forearms should move.
Watch out for
- Letting the elbows flare out to the sides instead of keeping them tucked and forward.
- Using momentum or arching the lower back to lift the weight instead of controlling it with the triceps.
- Moving the upper arms back and forth instead of keeping them stationary.
How FlexFit programs Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell) is a triceps movement that needs dumbbells. FlexFit programs it at home or the gym, whichever your equipment profile says you have that day. Sets, reps, and a weight suggestion come from your program's current week and the last time you logged this movement. Try it free for 7 days.