Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Triceps

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension (Start)

Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension (End)

LevelBeginner EquipmentDumbbell MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A one-dumbbell overhead extension that lowers the weight behind your head to work the triceps.

Strength

Primary musclesTriceps

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.0 kcal/min

Estimate range 13–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %

Effort during a set4.5 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Hold one dumbbell with both hands overhead, arms straight.
2Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.

How to perform

1Bend your elbows and lower the dumbbell behind your head.
2Keep your upper arms still and elbows pointing forward.
3Extend your arms back to the top.
4Squeeze your triceps.