Dumbbell Standing One-Arm Extension
The one-arm overhead dumbbell extension standing up; with no seat, the trunk has to stop the side lean.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, one bell overhead on a straight arm, free hand on the hip.
Steps
- Bend the elbow until the bell sits behind the neck.
- Keep the ribs down and the hips square.
- Straighten the arm overhead, then do the other side.
Common mistakes
Leaning away from the working arm: stand tall, weight even on both feet. Lower back arching: squeeze the glutes, ribs down. Elbow drifting forward as you tire: keep it by the ear.
Breathing
Inhale lowering, exhale extending.
