Triceps Extension - One Arm Dumbbell

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

Beginner Triceps Strength Dumbbell 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.

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Grasp a dumbbell and hold it with your right hand close to one end. Raise the dumbbell straight above your head, keeping your elbow close to your head. This is your starting position. Lower the dumbbell behind your head, while keeping your right arm stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement. Push the dumbbell, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your right arm stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Grasp a dumbbell and hold it with your left hand close to one end. Raise the dumbbell straight above your head, keeping your elbow close to your head. This is your starting position. Lower the dumbbell behind your head, while keeping your left arm stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement. Push the dumbbell, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your left arm stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.


The triceps muscle group 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

Stand upright, holding a dumbbell in your right hand, straight over your head, keeping your elbows close to your head.

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Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Grasp a dumbbell and hold it with your right hand close to one end. Raise the dumbbell straight above your head, keeping your elbow close to your head. This is your starting position.

Step 2

Slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head, in an arc, without moving your right arm.

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Lower the dumbbell behind your head, while keeping your right arm stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement. Keep your knees slightly bent and do not assist with your legs.

Step 3

Push dumbbell, in an arc, back to the starting position, keeping your right arm stationary.

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Push the dumbbell, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your right arm stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Repeat as required.

Step 4

Stand upright, holding a dumbbell in your left hand, straight over your head, keeping your elbows close to your head.

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Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Grasp a dumbbell and hold it with your left hand close to one end. Raise the dumbbell straight above your head, keeping your elbow close to your head. This is your starting position.

Step 5

Slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head, in an arc, without moving your left arm.

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Lower the dumbbell behind your head, while keeping your left arm stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement. Keep your knees slightly bent and do not assist with your legs.

Step 6

Push dumbbell, in an arc, back to the starting position, keeping your left arm stationary.

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Push the dumbbell, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your left arm stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Repeat as required.