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Intermediate
Overhead Tricep Extension
Targets the long head of triceps
armsDumbbellCable
Instructions
- 1Stand or sit with dumbbell held overhead
- 2Keep upper arms close to head, elbows forward
- 3Lower dumbbell behind head by bending elbows
- 4Keep upper arms stationary
- 5Lower until feeling stretch in triceps
- 6Extend arms to return to start
- 7Squeeze triceps at top
Coaching Cues
- Keep upper arms stationary
- Focus on tricep stretch and contraction
- Control the movement
- Keep elbows pointing forward
- No momentum
Common Mistakes
Moving upper arms
Fix: Keep upper arms stationary
Using momentum
Fix: Controlled movements only
Not full stretch
Fix: Lower until good tricep stretch
Breathing
Inhale as you lower, exhale as you extend
Recommended Reps
3-4 sets of 8-12 reps
Safety Notes
- • Start light to master form
- • Control the negative
- • Stop if elbow pain
- • Use proper form
