One-Arm Overhead Tricep Extension

Free Weights / Beginner

3 ratings

Equipment Needed

  • Dumbbells

My Performance

Sitewide Performance

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  • 23 lb
    average weight
  • 40 lb
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  • 6
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  • #136
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Average Sitewide One-Arm Overhead Tricep Extension Weight

  • 38 lb
    average weight
  • 40 lb
    best weight
  • 2
    times logged
  • #172
    popularity rank

Average Male One-Arm Overhead Tricep Extension Weight

  • 12 lb
    average weight
  • 12 lb
    best weight
  • 1
    times logged
  • #85
    popularity rank

Average Female One-Arm Overhead Tricep Extension Weight

How to do One-Arm Overhead Tricep Extension:

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one-arm overhead tricep extension is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the triceps ...more

one-arm overhead tricep extension is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the triceps.

The only one-arm overhead tricep extension equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells. There are however many different one-arm overhead tricep extension variations that you can try out that may require different types of one-arm overhead tricep extension equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper one-arm overhead tricep extension form is easy with the step by step one-arm overhead tricep extension instructions, one-arm overhead tricep extension tips, and the instructional one-arm overhead tricep extension technique video on this page. one-arm overhead tricep extension is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the one-arm overhead tricep extension video, learn how to do the one-arm overhead tricep extension, and then be sure and browse through the one-arm overhead tricep extension workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Use your free hand to help immobilize your upper arm.
  2. Start out with a light weight so you can truly keep your upper arm stationary and isolate the tricep.

Variations

  1. Peform this exercise with a dumbbell in each hand and alternate sides.
  2. Perform this exercise from a standing position.
  3. Perform this exercise on a low pulley cable machine.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

3 Reviews

  • zelmoziggy
    over 12 years ago
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  • NAC
    NAC
    over 10 years ago
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    This is one of my favorite move's for triceps. I try to get full range of motion and some times alternate between lowering the weight behind and in front of my face. Kind of like this burly fellow. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1rNJpX8lys

  • Wapow
    Wapow [deactivated]
    over 5 years ago
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Equipment Needed

  • Dumbbells

Tips

  1. Use your free hand to help immobilize your upper arm.
  2. Start out with a light weight so you can truly keep your upper arm stationary and isolate the tricep.

Variations

  1. Peform this exercise with a dumbbell in each hand and alternate sides.
  2. Perform this exercise from a standing position.
  3. Perform this exercise on a low pulley cable machine.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation