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Medicine Ball Triceps Extension

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Medicine Ball Triceps Extension Overview

The medicine ball triceps extension is a targeted workout that focuses primarily on the triceps.

Using a medicine ball, the exercise involves extending the arms overhead and lowering the ball behind the head.

While the workout may engage secondary muscles, the main emphasis is on strengthening and toning the triceps.

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Medicine Ball Triceps Extension Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball with both hands in front of your chest.
  2. Extend your arms straight up overhead, keeping your elbows close to your ears.
  3. Slowly lower the medicine ball behind your head, bending your elbows and keeping your upper arms stationary.
  4. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, feeling a stretch in your triceps.
  5. Extend your arms back up to the starting position, straightening your elbows and squeezing your triceps.
  6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Medicine Ball Triceps Extension Tips

  1. Choose a medicine ball weight that challenges your triceps without compromising form.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the medicine ball with both hands directly above your head.
  3. Lower the ball behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms close to your ears.
  4. Extend your elbows to raise the ball back to the starting position, focusing on engaging your triceps throughout the movement.
  5. Keep your core engaged and maintain a neutral spine to avoid unnecessary strain on your lower back.
  6. Perform the exercise in a controlled manner, emphasizing the eccentric phase to maximize triceps activation.

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