How to do it
Drive your feet firmly into the floor to stabilize your bent-over stance.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand.
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Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight, and place your free hand on a bench for support.
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Keep your upper arm stationary, parallel to the floor, and elbow at a 90-degree angle.
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Extend your arm back, fully straightening your elbow.
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Pause at the top of the movement, then return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your upper arm parallel to the ground throughout the movement to ensure maximum triceps engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Swinging the dumbbell using shoulder momentum
- ✕Bending the wrist backward under the load
- ✕Stopping the extension short of full lockout