dumbbell seated reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extension

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with dumbbell.

dumbbell seated reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extension demonstration
dumbbell seated reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extension — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Shoulders

How to do dumbbell seated reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extension

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

  2. Hold a dumbbell with an underhand grip and extend your arm straight up overhead.

  3. Lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending your elbow, keeping your upper arm stationary.

  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arm back up to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

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