Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Overhead Triceps Extension.
The dumbbell seated triceps extension is an overhead isolation exercise performed with a single dumbbell held in both hands while seated. Raising the load overhead places the long head of the triceps in a fully stretched position, maximising muscle recruitment throughout the movement.
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The Seated Overhead Triceps Extension is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.