An exercise that targets the triceps, allowing each arm to work independently.
- +Targets the triceps
- +Can be performed standing or seated
- +Ideal for isolating each arm individually
- –Risk of elbow strain if done incorrectly
This exercise targets:
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Triceps
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Stand or sit tall, feet planted, core braced, chest up
- Hold a dumbbell in one hand; press it overhead with a neutral grip (palm in)
- Keep upper arm vertical, elbow close to head; don’t flare out
- Lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending only the elbow
- Go down until you feel a stretch in the triceps; keep shoulder steady
- Press back up by straightening the elbow until arm is fully extended
- Breathe in on the way down, out as you press; use a light weight to start