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Dumbbell Overhead Extension Seated
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Dumbbell Overhead Extension Seated is a free weights exercise targeting Triceps (Triceps Brachii) using Dumbbells.
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How to perform it
- Sit on a bench, holding a dumbbell with both hands and extending your arms fully overhead. Hold a dumbbell with your fingers wrapped around the dumbbell handle.
- Slowly bend your elbows, lowering the dumbbell behind your head until your forearms are parallel to the floor.
- Press the dumbbell back up by straightening your elbows, returning to the starting position with arms fully extended overhead.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, keeping your core engaged and back pressed against the bench.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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