Technique
Sit or stand with a dumbbell held overhead with both hands. Lower the weight behind your head by bending at the elbows, then extend your arms to return to the starting position while keeping your upper arms stationary.
An isolation exercise that targets the triceps through overhead extension movements, typically performed with dumbbells or cables.
Sit or stand with a dumbbell held overhead with both hands. Lower the weight behind your head by bending at the elbows, then extend your arms to return to the starting position while keeping your upper arms stationary.
Sit or stand with back straight, hold a dumbbell with both hands overhead, arms fully extended and elbows pointing forward.
Return to the starting position with arms fully extended overhead, maintaining the same grip and body position.
Keep your core tight, maintain upright posture, keep upper arms stationary, extend through your elbows, control the movement
Moving upper arms, arching back, using momentum, not maintaining proper posture, allowing elbows to flare out
Increase weight gradually, try single-arm variations, use cables for constant tension, perform with different grip positions.
Use lighter weight, perform with resistance bands, try seated version for better stability, or use a machine variation.
Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Stop if you experience pain in elbows, shoulders, or wrists. Keep the weight controlled throughout the movement.