How to do it
Keep your wrists straight and neutral as you lower the weight behind your head.
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Sit on a bench with back support and hold a dumbbell with both hands.
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Extend your arms fully and raise the dumbbell overhead.
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Keeping your upper arms still, bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head.
- 4
Extend your arms to return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your head and pointing straight up throughout the movement to maximize triceps engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Moving the upper arms during descent
- ✕Arching the lower back excessively
- ✕Jerking the dumbbell upward