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Dumbbell Overhead Extension Seated

The Dumbbell Overhead Extension Seated is a dumbbell 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
Dumbbell
Body part
Upper arms

Step by step

  1. Sit upright on a bench and hold a dumbbell with both hands overhead.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your head as you bend them to lower the dumbbell behind you.
  3. Extend your arms fully to lift the dumbbell back overhead while squeezing your triceps.
  4. Maintain an upright torso and avoid arching your lower back.
  5. Control the dumbbell through the full range of motion.
  6. Keep your elbows from flaring outward.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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