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Dumbbell seated reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extension

Intermediate

Dumbbell seated reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extension is a isolation dumbbell exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

Trained one side at a time.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Hold a dumbbell with an underhand grip and extend your arm straight up overhead.
  3. 3Lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending your elbow, keeping your upper arm stationary.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then extend your arm back up to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

What to do instead

  • Bodyweight kneeling triceps extensionBodyweight
  • Barbell seated overhead triceps extensionBarbell
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  • Barbell standing overhead triceps extensionBarbell
  • Dumbbell seated triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight
  • Dumbbell incline two arm extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell kickbackDumbbell
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