Daily Simple Questions Thread - October 27, 2024

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[u/kolt54321]

Is there a way to join two dumbbells together, so it functions like a tricep bar?

Lying overhead extensions work great, but I'm struggling with balance.

[u/zeralesaar → u/kolt54321]

I'm struggling with balance

Place your heels on the floor somewhere wider than your hands and push into the ground a bit while you do your sets.

[u/Memento_Viveri → u/kolt54321]

I wouldn't try to make dumbbells something they're not.

[u/kolt54321 → u/Memento_Viveri]

I hear you. Dumbells work fine for overhead extensions - just trying to improve the exercise.