Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension

One dumbbell held in both hands overhead, lowered behind the head and pressed back up.

Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

One bell held in both hands overhead, elbows up by the ears.

Steps

  1. Lower the bell behind the head by bending the elbows.
  2. Keep the elbows pointing forward and high.
  3. Extend back to lockout overhead.

Common mistakes

Elbows flaring sideways: forward and narrow. Back arching under the overhead load: ribs down, glutes tight. Cutting the stretch: behind-the-head depth is the point.

Breathing

Inhale lowering, exhale extending.