How to do single arm dumbbell tricep extension

Coach's Tips

This exercise targets the triceps by alternately lifting dumbbells. Ensure your elbows remain stationary!

Start Position

1. Maintain a straight back and engage your core during the entire exercise.

2. Keep your elbow fixed in place throughout the movement.

3. Avoid swinging the dumbbell or using momentum to execute the movement.

Proper Form

1. Carefully lower the dumbbell behind your head until your elbow forms a 90-degree angle.

2. With your elbow stationary, slowly lift the dumbbell back to the initial position.

3. Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions.

Breathing Technique

1. Inhale as you lower the dumbbell behind your head.

2. Exhale as you lift the dumbbell back to the starting point.

Precautions

1. Stand upright with feet spaced shoulder-width apart.

2. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand and extend it overhead, keeping your arm straight.