How to do a overhead tricep extension

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

Lower a dumbbell behind your head and press it back up — direct work for the backs of your arms.

How to do it

1Hold one dumbbell overhead with both hands
2Lower it behind your head, elbows pointing up
3Press back up to straight

Common mistakes

×Letting your elbows flare wide
×Arching your lower back

Muscles worked

Triceps

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