Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

How to do the Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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   To begin, stand up with a dumbbell held in one hand. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart from each other. Now fully extend the arm with the dumbbell over your head. Tip: The small finger of your hand should be facing the ceiling and the palm of your hand should be facing forward. The dumbbell should be above your head.

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   This will be your starting position.

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   Keeping your upper arm close to your head (elbows in) and perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearm touch your bicep. Tip: The upper arm should remain stationary and only the forearm should move. Breathe in as you perform this step.

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   Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the dumbbell. Breathe out as you perform this step.

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   Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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   Switch arms and repeat the exercise.

Secondary muscles worked