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Triceps Long Head
Overhead Triceps Extension
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Target
Triceps Long Head
Category
Upper body · Isolation
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets
3
Reps
10-15
Execution
How to perform
Lower the weight behind the head and extend the elbows under control.
Technique
Key form tips
- 1Lower the weight behind the head and extend the elbows under control
- 2Keep each repetition controlled and maintain tension through Triceps Long Head.
- 3Use a range of motion you can control without changing your setup.
Avoid
Common mistakes
- 1Using momentum or rushing the lowering phase.
- 2Letting the working position change as fatigue builds.
- 3Losing tension through Triceps Long Head to force extra repetitions.