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Strength exercise

Single-Arm Overhead Tricep Extension

How to do it

  1. Stand or sit holding a dumbbell or cable handle in one hand overhead.
  2. Keep your upper arm close to your head and stationary.
  3. Lower the weight behind your head by bending at the elbow.
  4. Extend your elbow to press the weight back up.
  5. Keep your elbow pointing toward the ceiling throughout.
  6. Complete all reps on one side before switching.

Muscles worked

TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises

Related Triceps exercises

Barbell Bench PressBarbell Floor Skull CrusherBarbell Shoulder PressBarbell Skull CrushersBench PressCable Overhead Triceps Extension
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell or Cable
Primary muscles
Triceps
Measured in
Reps and weight