dumbbell standing triceps extension
The dumbbell standing triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed by raising a dumbbell overhead and extending the arm. It also engages the shoulders as secondary muscles.
Difficulty
Equipment: dumbbell
Duration: 30seconds
Calories: ~6/per minute
STRENGTH
Target Muscle
tricepsUPPER PUSH
Secondary Muscles
shoulders
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand.
- Raise the dumbbell overhead, keeping your arm straight.
- Bend your elbow and lower the dumbbell behind your head, keeping your upper arm stationary.
- Extend your arm back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
