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| Dumbbell
Tricep Extensions |
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Purpose
of this exercise:TO BUILD THE TRICEPS
The tricep extension is a great exercise to isolate
the tricep muscles. If you develop elbow pain as a result
of doing this exercise, try another tricep exercise.
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| Technique |
| 1. |
Lie
on a bench, grasping a barbell with a pronated grip.
Keep your hands 6 to 12 inches apart. |
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| 2. |
Push
the bar up and over your chest until your arms are
fully extended. This is your starting position.
From here, your elbows should not move. |
| 3. |
Carefully
lower the weight until it touches your forehead.
Push the weight back to the starting position. |
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| CAUTIONS!! |
•Be
careful not to use too much weight in this exercise. If
you lose control in this exercise, you may seriously injure
yourself.
•If you cannot do this exercise at first, have a
spotter hold your waist and assist you. |
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