Overhead Triceps Extension
Toned armsCoach's Tips
Raise your arm overhead and stretch your triceps.
How to Overhead Triceps Extension
Starting Position
1. Make sure to keep your elbows pointed toward the ceiling throughout the exercise.
2. Do not arch your back while performing the exercise.
3. Do not lower the dumbbells too far behind your head.
Proper Form
1. Slowly lower the dumbbells behind your head, keeping your elbows pointed toward the ceiling.
2. Once your elbows are at a 90-degree angle, pause for a moment and then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
Breathing Technique
1. As you lower the dumbbells, breathe in deeply.
2. As you extend your arms back up, breathe out.
Precautions
1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor.
2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other, and your arms extended straight up above your head.
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