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dumbbell standing triceps extension

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

dumbbell standing triceps 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 and hold a dumbbell in one hand.
  2. Raise the dumbbell overhead, keeping your arm straight.
  3. Bend your elbow and lower the dumbbell behind your head, keeping your upper arm stationary.
  4. Extend your arm back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.