Overhead Triceps Extension

Setup

1. 01Stand tall holding a dumbbell or barbell pressed overhead.
2. 02Set feet around hip width and brace the core.
3. 03Position the upper arms vertical and close to the ears.
4. 04Keep the wrists stacked under the load.

Execution

1. 01Bend the elbows to lower the weight behind the head.
2. 02Keep the upper arms still and pointing up.
3. 03Lower until the triceps reach a strong stretch.
4. 04Extend the elbows to press the weight back overhead.

Checkpoints

• -Upper arms stay vertical by the ears.
• -Only the forearms move through the range.
• -The bottom reaches a full triceps stretch.
• -Lockout finishes with elbows extended overhead.

Common mistakes

• -Letting the elbows flare wide and drift forward.
• -Arching the lower back to push the weight up.
• -Cutting the range short and skipping the stretch.
• -Using momentum instead of controlling the lowering.