Overhead triceps extension
Also called dumbbell overhead extension, french press
- Works
- Back of the upper arm · triceps brachii
- Needs
- Dumbbells
Setup
Sit on a bench or stand tall. Hold one dumbbell with both hands above your head, arms straight.
Steps
- Keep your upper arms close to your head.
- Bend your elbows and lower the dumbbell behind your head.
- Straighten your arms to lift it back up.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you lift.
Where you feel it
In the back of your upper arms, with a stretch at the bottom.
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbows spread wide.
- Arching the lower back.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.
Stop if your elbows ache.