Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension

Muscles involved

Triceps

How to do it

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, back straight, and abs contracted. 2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing up. 3. Lift one dumbbell overhead and then lower it in an arc behind your head. 4. Return to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Triceps brachii

Tips

- Keep your elbow close to your head during the extension to isolate the triceps. - Lower the dumbbell behind your head controllably, feeling the stretch. - Avoid arching your back; keep your core active and posture upright.

Difficulty