Single Arm Standing Overhead Tricep Extension

Single Arm Standing Overhead Tricep Extension Basics

Primary muscles worked: Triceps

Synergist Muscles: N/a

Mechanics: Isolation

Equipment: A dumbbell

How To Perform The Single Arm Standing Overhead Tricep Extension

• To perform the single arm standing overhead tricep extension, grab a dumbbell with a neutral grip (palm facing your body).
• Hold your arm in full extension up above your body. Make sure your elbow is facing away from your body.
• With your non-weight bearing hand, grab and support your other arm just below the elbow.
• Next, lower the weight down, bending at your elbow.
• Once the forearm is parallel to the floor the athlete may bring the arm back to full extension.

Single Arm Standing Overhead Tricep Extension Tips

• All motion should come from the elbow, the shoulder and hand should not move.
• If you can't keep your shoulder and elbow in alignment, you need to perform stretching of the tricep and shoulder.

Single Arm Standing Overhead Tricep Extension and Sports Application

Tricep strength is integral to full extension of the arm from a flexed state. Examples are: a follow though on a basketball shot, a stiff arm in football, and dribbling in basketball. These are just a few examples of how the single arm overhead tricep extension can translate in to increased athletic performance.