Dumbbell Standing One Arm Extension Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- One Arm Dumbbell Extension
How to: Dumbbell Standing One Arm Extension
- Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
- Raise the dumbbell above your head, arm fully extended.
- Bend at the elbow to lower the dumbbell behind your head, keeping your upper arm stationary.
- Extend your arm back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch arms.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which can compromise form.
- Allowing the elbow to flare out instead of keeping it close to the head.
Modifications
- Use a lighter dumbbell to adjust the load.
- Perform the exercise seated for better stability.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
- Control the movement on the way down to increase muscle engagement.
Dumbbell Standing One Arm Extension Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
dumbbell
exercise
fitness