Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension

Pro Tip

Try to keep your elbows pointed forward throughout the movement for the greatest effect.

How To

Stand upright holding a single dumbbell behind your head with both hands, with both arms flexed.
Exhale and extend your arms upwards to raise the dumbbell overhead.
Continue until your arms are fully extended overhead and straight, making sure you do not allow your upper arm to move.
Inhale and then lower the dumbbell, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Equipment

Dumbbells

When gripping dumbbells, make sure you position your hands in the middle of the bar and not at the end next to the plates.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension

Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension

Dumbbell Tricep Kickback

One Arm Tricep Extension

One Arm Lying Dumbbell Tricep Extension

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment

Band Overhead Tricep Extension

Cable Underhand Tricep Pushdown

Kneeling Cable Tricep Extension

Leaning Overhead Rope Tricep Extension

Band Tricep Kickback

Tricep Extension Machine

Overhead Rope Tricep Extension

Bench Tricep Extension

Kneeling Diamond Push

Diamond Push Up

One Arm Cable Tricep Kickback

One Arm Cable Underhand Tricep Extension

One Arm Band Leaning Overhead Tricep Extension Over Band