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Woman performing an overhead triceps extension with an AguaForce water weight

Overhead Triceps Extension

Isolates the triceps through an overhead arm extension, building upper-arm strength and shoulder stability.

Main Muscles

  • Triceps

Supporting Muscles

  • Abs
  • Shoulders

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How to perform

  • Stand tall holding an AguaForce weight with both hands behind your head, elbows bent and pointing up
  • Keeping your upper arms close to your ears and still, extend your arms to press the weight overhead
  • Fully straighten your arms, squeezing your triceps at the top
  • Bend your elbows to lower the weight back behind your head with control

Tips

  • Keep your elbows pointing forward, not flaring outward
  • Brace your core to avoid arching your lower back