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Overhead Tricep Extension

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01Facts

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Overhead Tricep Extension is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Arms region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Front Delts and Forearms.

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Arms. Stimulus share across muscles:

ArmsSHARE100
ChestSHARE15
ShouldersSHARE10

03Equipment variations

Dumbbell

Overhead Tricep Extension

Also called tricep extension, overhead extension

External load · Home

Barbell

Barbell Overhead Extension

Barbell Overhead Extension is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Arms. Performed using a barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.

External load · Gym

Cable

Cable Overhead Tricep Extension

Cable Overhead Tricep Extension is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Arms region. Performed using a cable stack, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Front Delts and Forearms.

Also called rope overhead extension

External load · Gym

Machine

Machine Tricep Extension

Machine Tricep Extension is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Arms region. Performed using a machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Front Delts and Forearms.

Also called tricep extension machine, seated tricep press

External load · Gym

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