Technique
Sit on a bench or chair with back straight. Hold a weight plate with both hands behind your head, elbows pointing forward. Extend your arms overhead by straightening your elbows, then return to starting position.
An isolation exercise that targets the triceps through overhead extension movements using a weight plate for resistance.
Sit on a bench or chair with back straight. Hold a weight plate with both hands behind your head, elbows pointing forward. Extend your arms overhead by straightening your elbows, then return to starting position.
Begin seated with back straight, holding a weight plate with both hands behind your head, elbows bent and pointing forward.
Return to the starting position with elbows bent and weight plate behind your head.
Keep elbows close to head, extend fully, control the movement, maintain posture
Flaring elbows, arching back, using momentum, incomplete extension
Increase plate weight, use dumbbell instead, or perform standing variation.
Use lighter plate, perform without weight, or use resistance bands.
Maintain proper posture to avoid lower back strain. Stop if you experience pain in elbows, shoulders, or neck. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.