Seated Dumbbell Triceps Extensions

Starting Position Sit holding one dumbbell with both hands behind your neck by grasping the plate and wrapping your thumbs and pointer fingers around the hand grip.

Action EXHALE: Extend arms straight above your head, keeping elbows next to ears.

INHALE: Lower the weight back down with control to the starting position to complete one rep.

Special Instructions Contract abs to avoid arching your back. Use a bench with a short back (if available) for support. Keep elbows tight near ears throughout movement and try to keep your upper arms still.

Muscles Worked: Triceps

Click here to read about selecting the proper amount of weight.