Triceps Primary Muscle Group for Exercise Demonstration

Primary Muscle: Triceps

Equipment: Dumbbell

Level: Beginner

Purpose: To target the inner/long head of the triceps brachii muscle.

Execution: From a standing position, grasp a dumbbell overhead with both hands. Keeping your elbows pivoted by your head and your body upright, push the dumbbell up and out in a semicircular arc. Squeeze at the peak contraction before lowering the weight slowly to the start position. Lower the dumbbell as far as you can behind your back before pushing up for another repetition.