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Overhead triceps extension: how to do it
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Hold the dumbbell overhead
Starting position
Stand firmly and hold one dumbbell with both hands overhead, with your elbows close to your ears.
The movement
Bend your elbows and lower the dumbbell behind your head, then straighten your arms overhead again.
Most common mistake
Don't flare your elbows, keep them close to your head and your upper arms still.
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