01Facts
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:
03Equipment variations
Dumbbell
Overhead Tricep Extension
Also called tricep extension, overhead extension
External load · HomeBarbell
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 · GymCable
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 · GymMachine
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
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