StrengthBeginnerTriceps
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Tricep Extension
Extensions triceps
Quick read
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Muscles
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
Description
Overhead triceps isolation.
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Instructions
- 1Hold one dumbbell overhead with the torso braced and elbows pointing forward.
- 2Bend the elbows to lower the dumbbell behind the head, then extend without moving the upper arms.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the elbows flare wide.
- Arching the back to compensate for the load.
Tips
- Hold one dumbbell overhead with the torso braced and elbows pointing forward.
- Bend the elbows to lower the dumbbell behind the head, then extend without moving the upper arms.
Equipment
Dumbbell
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