Triceps Extension - Fitness Ball Dumbbell

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght

Beginner Triceps Strength Dumbbell Fitness Ball Push Gym

Purpose: This exercise is used to target the triceps muscle to develop size, definition, strength, endurance and power.

Benefits: This exercise works all heads of the triceps.

Sit on a fitness ball with your feet shoulder-width apart on the floor. Grasp a dumbbell in each hand and your elbows close to your head. Raise the dumbbells straight above your head. This is your starting position. Lower the dumbbells behind your head, while keeping your upper arms stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement. Push the dumbbells, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.


The triceps muscles are straight muscles with three heads. All three heads straighten the elbow while the long head, crossing the shoulder joint also adducts the shoulder (pulls it down from the side) and extends the shoulder (pulls it down from the front).

Step 1

Sit on a fitness ball, holding dumbbells. Raise the dumbbells, in an arc, straight over your head, keeping your elbows close to your head.

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Sit on a fitness ball with your feet shoulder-width apart on the floor. Grasp dumbbells in each hand and your elbows close to your head. Raise the dumbbells straight above your head. This is your starting position.

Step 2

Slowly lower the dumbbells behind your head, in an arc, without moving your upper arms.

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Lower the dumbbells behind your head, while keeping your upper arms stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement. Ensure you keep your feet flat on the floor.

Step 3

Push the dumbbells, in an arc, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary.

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Push the dumbbells, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement.