Form cues
- Elbows stay close in
- Upper arms stay still
- Brace your ribs down
- Lock out overhead
Exercise
Dumbbell Pronate-grip Triceps Extension
Upper arms, dumbbell
A seated overhead triceps exercise using one dumbbell held with both hands to bend and straighten the elbows.
Target: triceps. Also works: forearms.
Steps
- Sit tall on a bench or chair with both feet flat on the floor.
- Hold one dumbbell with both hands by the handle using an overhand grip and press it straight overhead.
- Bring your upper arms close to your ears and point your elbows forward.
- Lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending only your elbows.
- Stop when your forearms are below parallel and your upper arms stay mostly still.
- Straighten your elbows to raise the dumbbell back to the overhead start position.
Common mistakes
- Elbows flare wide out to the sides.
- Upper arms drift backward and move during the rep.
- Lower back arches as the weight goes overhead.
- The dumbbell drops too low and bumps the upper back.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower the dumbbell behind your head, and exhale as you straighten your elbows to lift it overhead.
In the app, search for Dumbbell Pronate-grip Triceps Extension and add it to a workout.