Exercise library
Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension
Triceps · Vertical push
Generic vertical push demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
Vertical pushIsolation
An overhead extension that trains the triceps in a deep stretched position.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tracking
- Measured in reps
Muscles worked
TricepsShoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
How to do it
- Hold one dumbbell with both hands and press it overhead until your arms are straight.
- Keep your upper arms next to your ears and your ribs down.
- Bend your elbows to lower the weight behind your head under control.
- Straighten your arms to press back to the top without flaring your elbows wide.
Coaching cues
- Only the forearms move, keep your upper arms pointing at the ceiling.
- Sit on a bench with back support if standing makes you arch your lower back.