Technique
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell with both hands behind your head. Extend your arms overhead by straightening your elbows, then return to the starting position with control.
An isolation exercise that targets the triceps brachii through controlled elbow extension with arms positioned overhead, building arm strength and definition.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell with both hands behind your head. Extend your arms overhead by straightening your elbows, then return to the starting position with control.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms bent behind head holding dumbbell, ready to perform overhead extensions.
Arms fully extended overhead, maintaining proper form and control throughout the movement.
Keep upper arms stationary, extend fully overhead, control the movement, squeeze triceps
Moving upper arms, using momentum, incomplete extension, poor posture
Increase weight, add tempo changes, try single-arm variations, or perform more reps.
Use lighter weight, focus on form, reduce range of motion, or use resistance bands.
Maintain proper form to avoid elbow strain. Stop if you experience pain in elbows, shoulders, or neck. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.