How to Do Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension

Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension is a triceps exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Also known as Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension, Overhead Dumbbell Tricep Extension.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and grip one dumbbell with both hands under the inner plate.
  2. 02Press the dumbbell overhead until the arms are fully extended.
  3. 03Lower the weight behind the head by bending the elbows while keeping the upper arms stationary.
  4. 04Press the dumbbell back to the starting overhead position using the triceps.
  5. 05Exhale as the dumbbell reaches the top of the rep.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the ribcage tucked toward the pelvis to prevent the lower back from arching as the dumbbell descends.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension work?

Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and grip one dumbbell with both hands under the inner plate. Press the dumbbell overhead until the arms are fully extended. Lower the weight behind the head by bending the elbows while keeping the upper arms stationary. Press the dumbbell back to the starting overhead position using the triceps. Exhale as the dumbbell reaches the top of the rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension?

Keep the ribcage tucked toward the pelvis to prevent the lower back from arching as the dumbbell descends.

Is Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension?

Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension uses dumbbell.

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