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Triceps Extension, Seated, Single-Arm

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Human
muscles:TricepsMuscle
auxiliary muscles:Hand ExtensorsMuscle
required:Dumbbell, Bench or Seat
fitness level:Normal
exercise type:Strength
Variations available (5)
Starting PositionExecution

General And Specifics

  • begin with less weight and get used to the movement

Starting Position

  • pick up a dumbbell
  • sit down on a chair or the bench
  • make sure that your body is braced and that the dumbbell cannot break out above your back
  • guide the dumbbell behind the head
  • the elbows points up
  • the back remains straight

Correct Execution

  • stretch your arm almost fully and guide the dumbbell upwards
  • your upper arm does not move
  • do not swing with the upper body
  • then let the dumbbell sink down again slowly
  • repeat the exercise several times, do not forget the other arm