Dumbbell Overhead Extension
Dumbbell Overhead Extension is a dumbbell push exercise for the triceps. If you cannot do it, EZ-Bar Overhead Extension or Bench Dip are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Triceps · main
How to do it
- Sit with your back supported and hold one dumbbell with both hands overhead, arms straight.
- Keep your upper arms close to your ears and your elbows pointing forward.
- Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head until you feel a stretch.
- Straighten your arms to return, without moving your upper arms.
Watch out: Letting your elbows flare wide or your ribs pop up as you lower.
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