Standing dumbbell triceps extension
- Stand holding one dumbbell with both hands. Raise it overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head.
- Use your triceps to extend your elbows and raise the dumbbell back to the starting position.
Tips
- Keep your upper arms vertical and pointed straight up throughout the movement, moving only at the elbows.
- Lower the dumbbell behind your head in a smooth, controlled arc, then extend your elbows at a similarly controlled pace on the way back up.
- Hold the dumbbell securely with both palms pressing against the inner plate, and keep your wrists straight throughout the set.
Common mistakes
- Allowing the upper arms to drift forward or outward as the dumbbell is lowered, rather than keeping them stationary.
- Arching the lower back as the dumbbell is raised overhead, rather than keeping the torso upright.
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