Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Equipment: Dumbbell
Primary muscle: Triceps Brachii
Category: isolation
Movement: push
Upper
Front
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How to Perform Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension
The single-arm overhead dumbbell triceps extension is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps one arm at a time, placing emphasis on the long head of the muscle. Performed seated or standing with the arm extended overhead, the movement involves lowering the dumbbell behind the head by bending the elbow, then extending the arm to return to the starting position. The unilateral setup allows for focused control, improved balance between sides, and effective triceps activation through a full range of motion.