Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension
Step by step
How to perform
- Extend your arms straight up overhead, ensuring your elbows are close to your head and your palms are facing up, holding the dumbbell.
- Slowly bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head, keeping your upper arms still and elbows close to your ears.
- Pause for a moment when your forearms are parallel to the floor and then use your triceps to push the dumbbell back up to the starting position.
- Repeat this movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to keep your core engaged and back straight throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the triceps, helping to enhance muscle definition and increase upper body strength. It is suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, as it can be easily modified based on skill level. People may choose to incorporate this exercise into their workouts to improve arm strength, promote better posture, and achieve a more toned and sculpted appearance.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Avoid using a weight that is too heavy for you. A heavier weight can lead to a loss of control and potential injury. Start with a lighter weight and gradually increase as your strength improves. Also, ensure that you are controlling the weight on the way up and down. Don't let the weight control your movement.
To get the most out of this exercise, use a full range of motion. Lower the dumbbell behind your head until your forearms are roughly parallel with the floor, and then extend your arms fully at the top of the movement. Half reps will not fully engage the triceps.
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