- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
How to do it
- Hold one dumbbell overhead with both hands cupped under the top end.
- Keep your elbows pointing up and lower the weight behind your head.
- Straighten your arms to press it back up.
Common mistakes
- Letting your elbows flare wide.
- Arching your lower back.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Dumbbell Overhead Extension into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.