Tricep Overhead Dumbbell Extension
Are you doing this overhead extension correctly? Check out the video to make sure that you isolate your triceps.
| Tricep Overhead Dumbbell Extension |
Benefit: Exaggerated stretch on long head of tricep.
How to do:
Stand straight with feet shoulder width apart. Keep your spine straight and core tight.
Raise the dumbbell directly above your head and straighten arms.
Bend at the elbow to lower the dumbbell directly behind your head. ( Keep the elbows locked against your head as you lower and raise).
Press straight up to starting position. Make sure you extend for full range of motion.
Technique Check:
Keep brachium vertical and elbows by ears.
Do not allow your elbows to flair out (that recruits the deltoid).
| One Arm Overhead tricep Extension |
If you have shoulder issues the one arm version of this exercise will allow you to rotate to a more comfortable position
Stand straight with feet shoulder width apart. Keep your spine straight and core tight.
Keeping your elbow locked to the side of your head, raise the dumbbell straight up. Then bend the elbow and lower maintaining the locked postion.
Make sure to do full extensions.
Do 3 sets of 10-12 Reps
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True there are many triceps exercises. However in this article the subject is how to do an overhead press correctly.