Pushing: chest, shoulders and triceps
Overhead triceps extension
Muscles worked: Triceps
How to do it
- Set up. Hold a manageable dumbbell with both hands above your head. Keep your ribs controlled and upper arms near your ears.
- Move. Bend your elbows to lower the weight behind your head within a comfortable range. Keep your upper arms as steady as possible.
- Finish. Extend the elbows to lift the weight again without arching your back. Bring the weight down safely after the set.
Common mistakes
- Elbows flaring wide.
- Arching your back.
- A weight too heavy to control behind your head.
Where it appears in the member plans
Beginner Reset, Strength Builder.
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