Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Technique

How to perform Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

1. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart and bring one dumbbell overhead with your working arm extended.
2. Keep the working upper arm near your head and the wrist aligned with the forearm; use your other hand to help position the weight if needed.
3. Bend the working elbow to lower the dumbbell behind your head while keeping your upper arm and torso in place.
4. Extend the elbow to bring the dumbbell overhead again without arching your lower back.
5. Lower the dumbbell under control when finished, then repeat with the other arm.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Long Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Medial Head.