How to do it
Cup one end of the dumbbell with both palms pressed together.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell with both hands.
- 2
Fully extend your arms above your head, palms facing up.
- 3
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.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your head and avoid flaring them out to maintain focus on the triceps throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Arching the lower back during the press up
- ✕Allowing the upper arms to drift forward
- ✕Dropping the weight rapidly behind the head