One Arm Triceps Extension

This Tricep Exercise is a Dumbbell Exercise and One Arm Version of Triceps Extension

Welcome to our One Arm Triceps Extension Exercise Instruction Guide!

On this page you’ll learn how to do this version of Triceps Extension using the correct technique. Below you’ll find pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of this and other Tricep Exercises so you can immediately add to your Arm Workouts.

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Exercise Summary

Exercise Name:	One Arm Triceps Extension
Main Muscle:	Triceps
Secondary Muscle(s):	N/A
Exercise Type:	Push, Isolation
Equipment Required:	Dumbbells, Bench

Exercise Description and Instruction:

This Weight Training Exercise is a variation of standard Triceps Extension and is done sitting on a bench and working one arm at a time. It can also be performed with while standing. Pretty self explanatory, but see Standing One Arm Triceps Extension if your confused.

To Perform This Exercise:

Sit on a bench with your back straight and your abs drawn in.
Grasp a dumbbell in your hand and place it behind your neck with your elbow bent.
Slowly extend your arm straight up over your head, pressing with your triceps and keeping your elbow in a fixed position.
Slowly return to the starting position.

Tips:

Place your free hand across your chest to help steady yourself during this exercise.
Keep your elbow in a fixed position throughout the exercise.

Additional Tricep Exercises and Variations:

Check out some of our other popular Arm Exercises and Variations:

Close Grip Bench Press
Skull Crushers
Tricep Pushdown
Tricep Kickback
Triceps Extension
Tricep Dips

Now that you’ve seen the One Arm Triceps Extension, check out all of our different Tricep Exercises.

Final Related Pages:

Or, check out these other pages of interest:

Weight Training Exercises Main Page
Tricep Exercises Main Page
Tricep Workouts and Bicep Workouts
Best Tricep Exercises
Barbell Exercises / Body Weight Exercises / Cable Exercises / Dumbbell Exercises

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