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Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension
Muscles involved
The dumbbell standing triceps extension works your arms overhead. It builds triceps size and engages the core.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, back straight, and abs contracted.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing up.
- Lift one dumbbell overhead and then lower it in an arc behind your head.
- Return to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
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.
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Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension mainly works: Triceps. It also involves: Triceps brachii.
What is Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension good for?
The dumbbell standing triceps extension works your arms overhead. It builds triceps size and engages the core.
How do you do Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension with proper form?
- 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.
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