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dumbbell standing one arm extension

dumbbell standing one arm extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell standing one arm extension exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. Raise the dumbbell overhead, fully extending your arm.
  3. Keep your upper arm close to your head and perpendicular to the ground.
  4. Slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head, bending your elbow.
  5. Pause for a moment, then raise the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.