Overhead Triceps Extension w/ Med Ball
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Submitted by:
Dr. Jeffrey Willardson
Last updated: 1/22/2012
This exercise helps develop postural awareness and increases activity in the core musculature. The abdominals should be tensed throughout the movement with the focus on maintaining perfect posture.
Select a medicine ball for the desired resistance. Sit down on a stability ball and lift the medicine ball to a position directly overhead with elbows extended. While keeping the upper arms motionless, slowly bend at the elbows and allow the medicine ball to descend to a position directly behind the head, pause, and then return to the starting position. For variety, this exercise can also be performed with a dumbbell in each hand.
Select a medicine ball for the desired resistance. Sit down on a stability ball and lift the medicine ball to a position directly overhead with elbows extended. While keeping the upper arms motionless, slowly bend at the elbows and allow the medicine ball to descend to a position directly behind the head, pause, and then return to the starting position. For variety, this exercise can also be performed with a dumbbell in each hand.
Step 1
Sit on stability ball. Position medicine ball overhead and extend arms.
Step 2
Bend elbows until the ball is behind the head. Keep elbows still.
Step 3
Return to the starting position. Exhale as you press the med ball over the head.
Exercise Details
Difficulty Level LOW
The overhead triceps extension is a low difficulty exercise.
Target Muscle
Triceps
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