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Seated Dumbbell Tricep Extension
A seated overhead extension lowering a dumbbell behind the head, stretching and working the triceps.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- triceps brachii · anterior deltoid
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Sit on a bench with a dumbbell held overhead in both hands.
- Keep your upper arms vertical next to your ears.
- Lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
- Extend your arms to press the dumbbell back overhead.
- Squeeze your triceps at the top.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your upper arms vertical next to your ears.
- Move only your forearms, keeping the elbows still.
- Brace your core to avoid arching your lower back.