Dumbbell Seated Alternate Overhead Triceps Extension

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit on a bench with the dumbbell held in both hands. Your arms should be fully extended at 90 degrees in the air.
  • 2Keeping your elbows stationary, lower the dumbbell behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps.
  • 3Use your triceps to raise the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  • 4Repeat the process for the desired number of repetitions.
  • 5Switch hands and repeat the process.

Tips:

  • Keep your elbows close to your head throughout the exercise.
  • Don't rush through your reps - good form is key.
  • Making sure to fully extend your arms activates the triceps more.
  • Exhale as you extend your arms, and inhale as you lower the dumbbell.

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Overhead Triceps Extension Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs