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Seated Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Seated Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension — video by ScottHermanFitness Play · 3:21

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Three form rules for the seated overhead triceps extension: a braced, upright seat and secure grip, full range of motion and tucked elbows, plus a lat-stretch tip if your elbows drift. For anyone training the back of the arms.

  • 3 min
  • Beginner
  • Low impact (no jumping)
  • dumbbells, bench
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  1. Sit tall with your back straight, core braced and feet pressing into the floor. 0:26
  2. Grip: hands flat against the dumbbell with your thumbs wrapped around the handle. 0:56
  3. Full range: lower into a full stretch behind your head, then straighten the elbows completely. 1:17
  4. Keep your elbows tucked in rather than flaring them out. 2:01
  5. If your elbows pull forward, tight lats may be the cause; stretch them before and between sets. 2:21

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

Form cues from the coach

  • Sit tall with feet pushing into the floor, core braced and thumbs wrapped around the handle
  • Lower into a full stretch behind the head, then straighten the elbows fully
  • Keep the elbows tucked in rather than flaring out

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Joints it uses 1 take load

  • Elbows takes loadoverhead triceps extensions
  • Shoulders movesarms held overhead, stretch behind head
  • Wrists & hands movesgripping the dumbbell overhead

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Video by ScottHermanFitness; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety