Dumbbells Seated Triceps Extension

Muscles involved

Triceps

How to do it

1. Sit on a bench with your back upright and hold a weight behind your head. 2. Keep your elbows bent and close to your head during the entire movement. 3. Extend your arms to elevate the weight above your head, contracting your triceps. 4. Bend your elbows to return in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Triceps brachii

Tips

- Keep your elbows pointing towards the ceiling and as close to your head as possible to isolate the triceps. - Do not let your lower back arch excessively; keep your core activated. - Control the movement both when going up and down to avoid using momentum.

Difficulty