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Overhead dumbbell extension alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the overhead dumbbell extension, best matches first.

  1. Band pushdownTrains the triceps, same movement, needs resistance bands and pull-up bar.
  2. Cable pushdownTrains the triceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  3. EZ bar skull crusherTrains the triceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar and flat bench.
  4. Bench dipTrains the triceps, needs flat bench.
  5. Close-grip bench pressTrains the triceps, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
  6. Close-hand push-upTrains the triceps, no equipment.
  7. DipTrains the triceps, needs dip bars.
  8. Slow dip loweringTrains the triceps, needs dip bars.

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