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.

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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

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How to Perform

  1. Fix your elbows and reduce shoulder shrugging.
  2. Extend with control through full range.
  3. 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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