Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension
Perform overhead triceps extensions with a dumbbell. Lower behind the head and extend the elbows while keeping the upper arms stable. Emphasizes the triceps long head and supports arm size and pressing.
Basic Info
- Primary Muscle Group
- Arms
- Detailed Muscles
- Biceps / Brachialis / Triceps / Forearms
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Also Known As
- フレンチプレス / フレンチ / ダンベルフレンチプレス / トライセプスフレンチプレス / ダンベルオーバーヘッドエクステンション / french press / db french press / dumbbell french press / dumbbell overhead triceps extension
How to Perform
- Fix your elbows and reduce shoulder shrugging.
- Extend with control through full range.
- Return slowly without losing form.
Form Tips
- Do not flare elbows too much
- Keep shoulders down
Pro Tips
- Keeping elbows fixed helps target the working muscle.
- Control the lowering phase instead of rushing reps.
Rep Guide
General guidelines. Adjust based on your goal, experience, and condition.
- Strength: 1-5 reps
- Hypertrophy: 6-12 reps
- Endurance: 13-20 reps
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