This exercise is working your triceps, chest, upper back and core. All you need is a resistance band with handles and something to wrap it around like a tree, pole or railing.

Release the arm. Repeat 10 times, then switch sides. Seated overhead tricep extension Sitting on a bench or chair, hold a dumbbell above your head with both hands.

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Reveals the 'Demonized' Exercise That Can Pump Up Your Flat Triceps first ...

The triceps extension increases muscle mass, reduces wrist stress, improves posture, and enhances arm strength and joint stability. Before you begin this exercise, you must first prep.

Stretch position: hits the long head in the lengthened position ...

A 2023 study found that overhead tricep extensions produce greater hypertrophy (size changes) in the triceps than pushdowns. Interestingly, the increase wasn’t just in the long head, but in all ...

POPSUGAR Studios Overhead Triceps Extension Stand with your feet hip distance apart. Hold one dumbbell (go for your heavier weight) with both hands, bending the elbows behind your head.