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Title: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: ratherbebig on June 05, 2019, 12:28:59 PM
i dont  think any other excercise for triceps is really necessary! at any rate that should be included in any arm arsenal !

my question to you my brothers in iron is this - what weight do you use ?

Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: dan18 on June 05, 2019, 12:34:50 PM
i dont  think any other excercise for triceps is really necessary! at any rate that should be included in any arm arsenal !

my question to you my brothers in iron is this - what weight do you use ?


none don't do them its like upright rows not worth the time IMO doesn't do much rather use curl bar hit both tris at the same time
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: ratherbebig on June 05, 2019, 12:36:00 PM
none don't do them its like upright rows not worth the time IMO doesn't do much rather use curl bar hit both tris at the same time

im talking about using one dumbbell with both hands not one shiny little pink dumbbell with one hand !!!

ONE MASSIVE DUMBBELL WIOTH BOTH HANDS !!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: dan18 on June 05, 2019, 12:39:43 PM
im talking about using one dumbbell with both hands not one shiny little pink dumbbell with one hand !!!

ONE MASSIVE DUMBBELL WIOTH BOTH HANDS !!!!!!!!!
still don't why waist time on something I don't like ive done them before early on I found other things work better
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: pellius on June 05, 2019, 12:39:54 PM
Always cracks me when this fatso acts like he even lifts.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: dan18 on June 05, 2019, 12:41:21 PM
Always cracks me when this fatso acts like he even lifts.
who are you talking too you senile old coot  ;D
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: ratherbebig on June 05, 2019, 12:51:48 PM
still don't why waist time on something I don't like ive done them before early on I found other things work better

like what?

you just grab the heaviest dumbbell you can find and you do them !
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: pellius on June 05, 2019, 01:04:00 PM
like what?

you just grab the heaviest dumbbell you can find and you do them !

And what weight is that, fatso?
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: funk51 on June 05, 2019, 01:17:11 PM
i do them like this no more than 100 lbs though. i'm old.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: robcguns on June 05, 2019, 01:25:11 PM
I go 35-45-55 on seated one arm overhead extensions,I find two arms don’t work mybtricep as good and fuck with my shoulders.Years ago I would go up to 75 each hand but not any more.I have done seated two arm one bell with 140 but like I said it just hurt.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Kahn.N.Singh on June 05, 2019, 01:33:44 PM
20lbs. Slow, controlled, contracted, high reps.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: ratherbebig on June 05, 2019, 01:36:21 PM
20lbs. Slow, controlled, contracted, high reps.

what do you consider high reps? 20+ ?
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Kahn.N.Singh on June 05, 2019, 01:37:32 PM
what do you consider high reps? 20+ ?

Yes, 20+, for a solid pump.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Darren Avey on June 05, 2019, 02:44:43 PM
All of it
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: IRON CROSS on June 05, 2019, 03:02:18 PM
im talking about using one dumbbell with both hands not one shiny little pink dumbbell with one hand !!!

ONE MASSIVE DUMBBELL WIOTH BOTH HANDS !!!!!!!!!


What is 'WIOTH'  ???
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: ratherbebig on June 05, 2019, 03:03:44 PM

What is 'WIOTH'  ???

WIOTH POWER
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: IRON CROSS on June 05, 2019, 03:09:48 PM
im talking about using one dumbbell with both hands not one shiny little pink dumbbell with one hand !!!

ONE MASSIVE DUMBBELL WIOTH BOTH HANDS !!!!!!!!!


print gym location, i want to 'learn' from u !!!!!!!

u live in the states , right !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: ratherbebig on June 05, 2019, 03:11:14 PM

print gym location, i want to 'learn' from u !!!!!!!

u live in the states , right !!!!!!!!

i can teach you

1. grab db

2. sit on bench

3. put db behind head holding it with both hands

4. move up and down
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: IRON CROSS on June 05, 2019, 03:23:47 PM
i can teach you

1. grab db

2. sit on bench

3. put db behind head holding it with both hands

4. move up and down

nope i want to learn in that gym , how much is casual fee ..........

u live in NY , right ............address !!!!
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Matt on June 05, 2019, 03:25:14 PM
20lbs. Slow, controlled, contracted, high reps.

Hi Lee "Stimulate, don't annihilate" Haney.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Titus Pullo on June 05, 2019, 04:16:38 PM
I tried these and initially liked the general feel, but within a couple of weeks, once the dumbbell reached a certain size (110-120s if memory serves), I couldn't get a good stretch at the bottom; the 'bell kept scraping my traps, so it felt like there was no resistance in the bottom half of the exercise.  Incline extensions with an EZ bar are better IMO. 
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: oldtimer1 on June 05, 2019, 07:30:00 PM
I use 75lbs to an 80lbs dumbbell for two hand one dumbbell tricep extension. It's one of those exercises you see guys using giant dumbbells but use partial reps to stroke their ego. I have elbow problems and it's one of the exercises I can go without too much trouble.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: ratherbebig on June 06, 2019, 05:54:22 AM
Victor Hugo also wrote "stop eating if you wanna be shredded"
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: funk51 on June 06, 2019, 06:26:26 AM
kal used 2-85 lbers for these.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: funk51 on June 06, 2019, 06:31:08 AM
i also like to use the single arm rope for various push downs for real isolation and variety
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: dan18 on June 06, 2019, 06:41:54 AM
i also like to use the single arm rope for various push downs for real isolation and variety
the single arm rope makes a good beating tool  ;D
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Rusty Trombone on June 06, 2019, 08:00:18 AM
300 pounds
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Tbomzisback! on June 06, 2019, 08:58:38 AM
This is one of the best tricep movements you can do, unfortunately it's also the easiest most quickest way to injure your elbow.  When I first started lifting I quickly got up to using the 120lb dumbbell for this exercise (both hands at the same time). But tennis elbow set in and I had to switch movements. Now I rarely do anything other than work on the pullies for triceps, though on occasion I will go very light weight and do a couple sets of these seated dumbbell skull crushers (using only ~25lbs
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: funk51 on June 06, 2019, 09:24:23 AM
the single arm rope makes a good beating tool  ;D
                 that would really hurt. remember the gym scene in oz when the one prisoner kills another inmate with a dumbbell.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Man of Steel on June 06, 2019, 01:42:36 PM
one arm overhead tricep extension I'll go up to 100lb dbs for 8 reps (10 if I'm having a super strong day)....done some reps with 110lb db also, but only once in awhile will I push it like that
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Henda on June 06, 2019, 01:49:37 PM
Always felt awkward only done them a few times, favourite 4 tricep exercises are Close grip pause bench, lying bb extensions with a straight bar lowered to the top of head rather than the forehead/nose, pushdowns bringing the bar up past the forehead and lying dB extensions one arm at a time with hammer grip.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Titus Pullo on June 06, 2019, 03:26:46 PM
one arm overhead tricep extension I'll go up to 100lb dbs for 8 reps (10 if I'm having a super strong day)....done some reps with 110lb db also, but only once in awhile will I push it like that

Holy creation...

I knew you were a very strong guy, but that is just nuts.  What are your best stats and lifts?  No homo, naturally ;)
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: ratherbebig on June 06, 2019, 03:54:47 PM
lots of good replies in this thread guys!
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: IRON CROSS on June 06, 2019, 04:28:26 PM
Do dips , for triceps  ;), Gironda V bench or close hands push ups  :D
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Irongrip400 on June 06, 2019, 06:19:35 PM
80 for three sets of 10-12.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Man of Steel on June 07, 2019, 07:11:35 AM
Holy creation...

I knew you were a very strong guy, but that is just nuts.  What are your best stats and lifts?  No homo, naturally ;)

I have extremely strong arms (both now and in my prime, but they were stronger in my prime).

Best lifts:
Bench 485 x 3 (never tried a single rep max....as weird as that is)
Squat 600lbs max tried and did for 1
Hack Squat 800+lbs for reps
Leg Press approx 800+lbs for a few (machines I've used only held up to 18 plates and I never knew how much sled factored in)
Deadlift 500lbs for reps (never gone for max effort on deadlifts....they never felt right to me)
Bent Over Row 405 x 5
TBar Row 405 x 5
Db Row 150lbs for a few (most I've tried and had access to)
Military Press 325 for a few (typically done on a smith)
Db Lateral and Front Raises 90lb dbs for a few (confident I can do 100s still)
Db Bent Over Rear Lateral Raises  100lb dbs for a few
Db Curls (both standard and hammer) 120lb dbs for a few (that's max....normal workout I'll top out at anywhere from 75-100lb dbs)
Lying tricep extensions 275lbs for reps (confident I could've done 300lbs, but I'll never know for sure)
Close Grip Bench 350lbs for a few (usually done on a smith)
Calf Raises stack on every machine I've ever been on for reps
Seated Calf Raises 320-330lbs for a few
Toe Raises on Leg Press 1,000+ lbs for a few


These are all best I've done in my prime that I remember.  Can I do all of that today?  LOL no.  I train differently today (more sets and reps and squeezing and all that bb stuff).

  
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: dan18 on June 07, 2019, 07:25:35 AM
I have extremely strong arms (both now and in my prime, but they were stronger in my prime).

Best lifts:
Bench 485 x 3 (never tried a single rep max....as weird as that is)
Squat 600lbs max tried and did for 1
Hack Squat 800+lbs for reps
Leg Press approx 800+lbs for a few (machines I've used only held up to 18 plates and I never knew how much sled factored in)
Deadlift 500lbs for reps (never gone for max effort on deadlifts....they never felt right to me)
Bent Over Row 405 x 5
TBar Row 405 x 5
Db Row 150lbs for a few (most I've tried and had access to)
Military Press 325 for a few (typically done on a smith)
Db Lateral and Front Raises 90lb dbs for a few (confident I can do 100s still)
Db Bent Over Rear Lateral Raises  100lb dbs for a few
Db Curls (both standard and hammer) 120lb dbs for a few (that's max....normal workout I'll top out at anywhere from 75-100lb dbs)
Lying tricep extensions 275lbs for reps (confident I could've done 300lbs, but I'll never know for sure)
Close Grip Bench 350lbs for a few (usually done on a smith)
Calf Raises stack on every machine I've ever been on for reps
Seated Calf Raises 320-330lbs for a few
Toe Raises on Leg Press 1,000+ lbs for a few


These are all best I've done in my prime that I remember.  Can I do all of that today?  LOL no.  I train differently today (more sets and reps and squeezing and all that bb stuff).

  

MOS good to see you around oh and I call bullshit on those lifts  ;D
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Man of Steel on June 07, 2019, 07:47:58 AM
MOS good to see you around oh and I call bullshit on those lifts  ;D

LOL, best I could recall while sitting on my yacht counting my billions with my various supermodel girlfriends.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: OneMoreRep on June 07, 2019, 07:54:27 AM
In my prime, 50 lb dumbbells for a strict 6-8 reps.

Now, older and wiser, 15-20lbs tops for strict reps to failure.

"1"
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Pet shop boys on June 07, 2019, 07:56:08 AM
i do them like this no more than 100 lbs though. i'm old.

I used to do them extremely heavy from age 15 to around 25 until .......

I did a set six reps with two 45 plates  ( 2 on each side) and have suffered from bursitis tendonitis ever since

is not necessary to go that heavy but I used to add half inch on tricep right after (while pumped )

in 30 years of training I have yet to see anyone doing it that heavy  .....



WoooSHHHHHHHHHH
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: dan18 on June 07, 2019, 07:56:41 AM
LOL, best I could recall while sitting on my yacht counting my billions with my various supermodel girlfriends.
I waved while I cruised by on my super yacht but you didn't see me over your piles of cash
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Man of Steel on June 07, 2019, 08:11:10 AM
I waved while I cruised by on my super yacht but you didn't see me over your piles of cash

Yep that sounds right.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: dan18 on June 07, 2019, 08:14:41 AM
Yep that sounds right.
romans 8  38-39 fyi
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: Man of Steel on June 07, 2019, 12:19:35 PM
romans 8  38-39 fyi

PREACH!!!!!
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: funk51 on June 07, 2019, 12:41:27 PM
I used to do them extremely heavy from age 15 to around 25 until .......

I did a set six reps with two 45 plates  ( 2 on each side) and have suffered from bursitis tendonitis ever since

is not necessary to go that heavy but I used to add half inch on tricep right after (while pumped )

in 30 years of training I have yet to see anyone doing it that heavy  .....



WoooSHHHHHHHHHH

   this guy claimed 315 lbs in the two hand ext.
Title: Re: what weight do you use on dumbbell seated overhead tricep extension?
Post by: OneMoreRep on June 07, 2019, 12:47:52 PM
   this guy claimed 315 lbs in the two hand ext.

Well, that's just a god damn fucking liar.

"1"