The Dumbbell Tricep Extension, also known as the Dumbbell Tricep Press or Dumbbell Skull Crusher, is a popular isolation exercise that targets the triceps muscles. It's an effective way to strengthen and tone the back of the upper arms, helping to improve arm definition and overall upper body strength.
Let's get started by grabbing a dumbbell and bringing it right above your head with a slight bent in your arm and your palm facing inwards.
This is the starting position.
From here bend your arm at the elbow, lowering the hand behind the head.
Once here, return the dumbbell back up above your head. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount. Once you’ve done one arm, if required in the program and you are able to do so, repeat the exercise and the repetition with the other arm.
If you find yourself falling sideways it may be better to hold a dumbbell in the opposite hand by your side to counteract the weight.
If you find yourself tipping backwards as you raise your arms up, put the back of your chair against a wall to help prevent this.
If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.