Tricep Exercises

Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

This is a single arm version of a behind the neck triceps exercise.

Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension - Step 1 Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension - Step 2

Steps

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your back straight and your abs drawn in.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand with your palms facing up.
  3. Raise the dumbbell over your head and slowly lower the dumbbell in an arc behind your head, so that the dumbbell lines up with your spine.
  4. Slowly raise the dumbbell back up to the starting position.
  5. Switch arms and repeat.

Tips

  • Keep your elbows close to your head during the exercise

Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension - Muscles Worked

Primary Muscle: Triceps
Secondary Muscle: None
Equipment Type: Dumbbell

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