Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Bodypart: Triceps
Equipment: Dumbbells

If you only have one set of dumbbells at home or your gym is limited in its range and most pairs are too heavy, you’ll need to avoid this move. News flash: Holding too-heavy weights above your head is never a good idea. What’s more, this exercise requires you to move your triceps through a full range of motion to work them properly, and going too heavy makes this difficult and increases your risk of a muscle injury.

Start standing with your feet shoulder width apart and dumbbells held in front of you. Raise the dumbbells above your head until your arms are stretched out straight. Slowly lower the weights back behind your head, being careful not to flare your elbows out too much. Once your forearms move beyond parallel to the floor bring the weight back up to the starting position. Your upper arms should remain in place throughout the movement.

Source: https://weighttraining.guide/exercises/standing-dumbbell-overhead-triceps-extension/

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