Standing One-Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

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Instructions

1. To begin, stand up with a dumbbell held in one hand. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart from each other. Now fully extend the arm with the dumbbell over your head. Tip: The small finger of your hand should be facing the ceiling and the palm of your hand should be facing forward. The dumbbell should be above your head. for best results.
2. This will be your starting position. for best results.
3. Keeping your upper arm close to your head (elbows in) and perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearm touch your bicep. Tip: The upper arm should remain stationary and only the forearm should move. Breathe in as you perform this step. for best results.
4. Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the dumbbell. Breathe out as you perform this step. for best results.
5. Repeat this exercise for the recommended amount of repetitions. for best results.
6. Switch arms and repeat the exercise. for best results.