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Tricep extension GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • TricepsMusculus triceps brachii
  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
  • ForearmsMusculi antebrachii
Equipment
Dumbbells
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 2.87 seconds

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Part of the triceps extension pack, all 12 triceps extension variations: male figure (the female figure follows), GIF, WebP and MP4 at 480 and 720 px, commercial license.

Get the triceps extension pack, $29Whole library, $249

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a tricep extension

  1. Stand tall holding a dumbbell with both hands, arms extended overhead and elbows close to your ears.
  2. Keep your upper arms stationary as you slowly bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head.
  3. Pause when your forearms are just past parallel to the floor.
  4. Extend your elbows to press the dumbbell back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Keep your elbows tucked in and pointing forward throughout the movement.
  • Move only at the elbow joint while keeping your upper arms still.
  • Engage your core and avoid arching your lower back.

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