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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Triceps
Secondary muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension is a free weights exercise targeting Triceps (Triceps Brachii) using Dumbbells.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell with both hands behind your head. Your elbows should be bent, and your upper arms should be close to your ears.
  2. Extend your arms fully by pressing the dumbbell overhead until your arms are straight. Keep your elbows close to your head.
  3. Lower the dumbbell back down behind your head by bending your elbows, returning to the starting position.
  4. Repeat the extension and flexion of your arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension

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