Dumbbell Standing Single-Arm Extension
This is a single arm version of a behind the neck triceps exercise.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Triceps
How to perform this exercise
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your back straight and your abs drawn in.
- Hold a dumbbell in your right hand with your palms facing up.
- 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.
- Slowly raise the dumbbell back up to the starting position.
- Switch arms and repeat.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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