Illustration of the Two-Hand Dumbbell Overhead Extension: Cup one bell with both hands, lower behind the head, elbows point forward.

isolation · Isolation

Two-Hand Dumbbell Overhead Extension

Two-Hand Dumbbell Overhead Extension is an isolation isolation movement for triceps, using Dumbbells. 3 sets of 10-15, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle: Triceps
Equipment: Dumbbells
Difficulty: Beginner
Sets and reps: 3 × 10-15
Rest: 60s
Force: push

How to do it

1
Set up
Seated or standing tall, ribs down, one dumbbell overhead.
2
The cue that matters
Cup one bell with both hands, lower behind the head, elbows point forward.
3
Work it
3 sets of 10-15, resting about 1 minute between them.