Arms
Overhead Tricep Extension
What it works
Mainly: Triceps. Also: Core.
Setup
Dumbbell or rope overhead, elbows pointing forward and close to the head.
How it goes
Lower behind the head to a comfortable stretch, then extend without letting the elbows flare wide.
Two things people get wrong
- Elbows flaring out to the sides.
- Arching the lower back to get more range.
If the kit’s busy
Cable pushdown if your shoulders dislike the overhead position.
Also written as: Tricep Overhead Extension
In these programmes
These are setup and execution cues, not coaching. If something hurts, stop — and if you're training around an injury or a health condition, get a professional's eyes on it first.