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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Triceps

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders

Exercise Description

The overhead tricep extension builds bigger, stronger triceps by working them through a full range of motion. This exercise targets the long head of the triceps better than most moves.

How To

1. Hold a dumbbell with both hands above your head, arms straight 2. Keep your elbows close to your head and slowly lower the weight behind your head 3. Stop when you feel a stretch in your triceps during the overhead tricep extension 4. Press the weight back up by straightening your arms, squeezing your triceps 5. Keep your core tight and don't arch your back during the overhead tricep extension movement

Form Tips

• Keep your elbows pointing forward during the overhead tricep extension - don't let them flare out • Move only at your elbow joint, keep your upper arms still • Control the weight down slowly for better tricep activation in the overhead tricep extension • Squeeze your core to protect your lower back throughout the movement

Common Mistakes

• Letting your elbows flare out wide instead of keeping them close to your head during overhead tricep extension • Using too much weight and losing control of the movement • Arching your back too much during the overhead tricep extension instead of keeping your core engaged

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