One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension

One Arm Dumbbell Tricep Extension Instructions

• Stand in a strong lifting position with a dumbbell in one hand with your feet about shoulder width apart.
• Chest up and shoulders back.
• Core is braced with a neutral spine.
• Eyes are fixated straight ahead with a neutral neck.
• Press the dumbbell overhead with the arm fully extended. Your palm if facing forward.
• Elbow is slightly bent and imagine bringing your armpit forward to stabilize your shoulder.
• Flex your arm at the elbow and lower the dumbbell in a semicircular motion behind your head.
• Don't be afraid to let your working elbow track slightly toward your mid-line.
• Initiate the mind-muscle connection of creating and maintaining tension in the tricep throughout the exercise.
• Your palm will always be facing forward during the exercise execution.
• Raise the dumbbell back the starting position. 

*Tips*

• Don't be afraid to let your elbow track slightly on the concentric and eccentric portions of the exercise.
• Don't let your low back arch as you execute the movement.