Dumbbells triceps extensions
This exercise, also known as a dumbbell "French press", exercises the long head of the tricep muscle. Similarly, the hand in neutral position exercises the medial and lateral heads of the tricep.
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Instructions Sit and hold a dumbbell in one hand with a natural grip. Place arm vertically but not completely outstretched. Flex the forearm in order to bring the weight behind the head. Your elbow should not exceed a 90° angle. Return to starting position. Common mistakes: 1.Moving the arm from the vertical line to the outside. To avoid this error, you can help the extending arm with the hand of the opposite arm. 2.Flexing of the forearm more than 90 degrees compared to the elbow.
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Muscle Exercise Analysis
"main muscles trained"
- 1 | Triceps
- 2 | Shoulders
- 3 | Oblique
- 4 | Forearm
- 5 | Lower Back
Associated Fitness Activities
For many users this muslce exercise is particularly useful for the following activities
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