Standing Triceps Extensions
Isolation exercise · elbow extension
How to do it
- Stand tall and hold the weight above your head with straight arms.
- Bend your elbows and lower the weight behind your head under control.
- Straighten your arms overhead again and keep your upper arms as still as possible.
Muscles involved
- triceps
- 100
- glutes
- 10
- obliques
- 10
- shoulders
- 10
- upperBack
- 10
- serratus
- 5
- abdominals
- 5
At a glance
- Type
- Isolation exercise
- Movement pattern
- elbow extension
- Equipment
- dumbbells
- Alternatives
- stones, water bottles, loaded bag
- Variations
- left arm, right arm, both arms
Follow along in the app
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Trainer
Guided strength training with a 3D coach, set by set.
Treeceps
The same exercise, inside your virtual fitness world.