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Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
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Overhead dumbbell triceps extension working all three heads via elbow extension.
Detail
The overhead tricep extension (dumbbell) has primary emphasis on all 3 heads of the triceps. Listed as an intermediate triceps selection. The overhead position lengthens the long head.
Key facts
- Primary Emphasis: All 3 heads.
- Movement: elbow extension (overhead).
- Intermediate triceps exercise.
Connections
- triceps — all three heads.
- french-press / lying-tricep-extension — related long-head exercises.
SourceReference manual
p.428p.748
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Triceps Brachii
The three-headed elbow extensor (long, medial, lateral heads); the long head also assists shoulder extension.French PressClosely related
Overhead French press — an excellent exercise to train the long head of the triceps.Lying Tricep ExtensionClosely related
Lying triceps extension emphasizing the long head; more effective on a decline bench with an EZ-curl bar.Intensity
The amount of weight (resistance) lifted — also shaped by speed, reps, sets, rest interval, and workout duration.