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# Single dumbbell overhead triceps extension
> Novice · Dynamic · Unilateral. Strength, flexibility
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| **Difficulty** | Novice |
| **Velocity** | Dynamic |
| **Symmetry** | Unilateral |
| **Athlete** | Louis |
| **Video length** | 31 s |
## Technique
1. Stand or sit while holding one Dumbbell straight overhead.
2. Bend your elbow, lowering the weight behind your head, keeping the upper arm close to your ear.
3. Extend your arm upward, straightening at the elbow and returning to the starting position.
## Form tips
* Keep your elbow close to your head, pointing forward throughout the movement; resist the temptation to let it flare out to the side.
* Engage your Abs to stabilize your body and avoid arching your back.
* Control the movement, focusing on using the Triceps to extend the arm.
**Logging:** Weight used on one side. Repetitions done on one side.
## Muscles
* Triceps brachii (long head)
* Triceps brachii (medial head)
* Triceps brachii (lateral head)
* Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
* Pectoralis major (sternal head)
* Latissimus dorsi
* Teres major
## Equipment
## Appears in
## Variations
Novice
Novice
Novice
Novice
Beginner
Beginner
Novice
Novice
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