Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Trains the Long Head.

Equipment
Dumbbells
Mechanic
Isolation
Force
Push
Level
Beginner
Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension: the muscles it trains, from behind. Primary — Long Head.
The muscles this trains, from behind. Deeper red is primary.

How to do it

  1. Stand holding a single dumbbell in both hands, or one in each hand.
  2. Press it overhead until the arms are straight, then set the upper arms beside your ears.
  3. Brace your stomach and keep your ribs down.
  4. Bend the elbows to lower the weight behind your head.
  5. Go down until you feel the stretch along the back of the upper arm, keeping the elbows pointing forward.
  6. Straighten the arms back overhead without letting the elbows flare out.

Common mistakes

Muscles worked

Primary