Arms and calves · Regular
Overhead Triceps Extension
Lowering a dumbbell behind your head and pressing it back up, which works the triceps with extra stretch on their long head.
Demo by Maya, an AI coach. Its start and end, as stills.
- Works
- triceps; also shoulders
- Kit
- Dumbbell
- Dose
- 10 to 12 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand or sit tall and hold one dumbbell overhead with both hands cupping the top end, arms straight.
While you move
- Elbows point to the ceiling
- Lower behind your head slowly
- Ribs down, no back arch
- Straighten your arms fully
Avoid
- Letting your elbows flare wide
- Arching your lower back
- Letting your upper arms drift forward so the shoulders do the work
Take care if you have trouble with your shoulders or working with your arms overhead.