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Bodyweight Overhead Triceps Extension
The Bodyweight Overhead Triceps Extension is a bodyweight exercise that targets the triceps, with the shoulders assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Triceps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Upper arms
Step by step
- Stand upright and extend your arms overhead with elbows slightly bent.
- Bend your elbows to lower your hands behind your head while keeping your upper arms still.
- Press your arms back up to full extension while squeezing your triceps.
- Maintain a tall posture and avoid arching your lower back.
- Keep movement controlled and elbows pointing upward.
- Continue extending and lowering your arms smoothly.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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