Seated Single / One Arm Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extensions
How to Do Seated Single / One Arm Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extensions
- Sit on a bench while holding a dumbbell in your left hand with an overhand grip. Tighten your core and straighten your lower back. Lift the dumbbell to shoulder height.
- Push the dumbbell overhead with your palm facing forward. Keep the upper arm in place. Slowly bend at the elbow and lower the weight behind your head.
- Push the dumbbell back up over your head squeezing the tricep muscle. Immediately begin the next repetition. Switch sides once you have completed all repetitions.
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Seated Single / One Arm Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extensions Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Seated Single / One Arm Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extensions targets shoulders and triceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: dumbbells.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Dumbbell squat thrusters / squat to overhead press, medicine ball throw to chase and standing dumbbell arm twists / rotations. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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