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Overhead Triceps Extension

Accessory Level: Beginner Dumbbells

Overhead Triceps Extension - Start position
Start position
Overhead Triceps Extension - Finish position
Finish position

How to do it

  1. Sit or stand holding one dumbbell in both hands, cupping the top head.
  2. Press it overhead until your arms are straight.
  3. Keeping your elbows pointed at the ceiling and close together, lower the weight behind your head.
  4. Lower until you feel a stretch, then press back up.
  5. Only your forearms move. If your elbows flare out, go lighter.

Muscles it trains

Percent of one session's target for that muscle. Anything at 100% finishes that muscle on its own.

Light Main

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