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Dumbbell Seated Overhead Tricep Extension

Main muscle
Triceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on a bench holding one dumbbell with both hands overhead.
  2. 2Keep your upper arms close to your ears throughout.
  3. 3Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head.
  4. 4Extend your elbows to press the dumbbell back overhead.
  5. 5Repeat without letting your upper arms drift forward.

Coaching cues

  • Elbows stay close to the head
  • Upper arms don't move
  • Squeeze at lockout
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