triceps builder worked one arm at a time with the weight behind your head
one arm frees your shoulder to rotate, so the elbow points further forward and
the hand drops further behind your head than it can with both hands on one
weight
each side works on its own, so the stronger one cannot quietly take over
Execution
Sit or stand holding a dumbbell in one hand, pressed overhead with your arm
extended and your elbow pointing forward. Brace your trunk.
lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending your elbow
keep your upper arm vertical, steadying it with your free hand if it drifts
descend until you feel the stretch along the back of your arm
pause briefly in the stretched position to maximize tension
finish all reps on one side before switching
When the set gets heavy, bang out a few more reps in the bottom half to milk the
stretched position.
Purpose
triceps builder worked one arm at a time with the weight behind your head
one arm frees your shoulder to rotate, so the elbow points further forward and
the hand drops further behind your head than it can with both hands on one
weight
each side works on its own, so the stronger one cannot quietly take over
Execution
Sit or stand holding a dumbbell in one hand, pressed overhead with your arm
extended and your elbow pointing forward. Brace your trunk.
lower the dumbbell behind your head by bending your elbow
keep your upper arm vertical, steadying it with your free hand if it drifts
descend until you feel the stretch along the back of your arm
pause briefly in the stretched position to maximize tension
finish all reps on one side before switching
When the set gets heavy, bang out a few more reps in the bottom half to milk the
stretched position.