Dumbbell overhead triceps extension

Main muscle🎯 Triceps
Equipment🧰 Barbell
Area💪 Arms
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How to do it step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and raise it overhead.
  3. Lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms close to your head.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to raise the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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