Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension

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Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension

Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Barbell
Force
Push
Mechanic
Isolation

Primary Muscles

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders

Instructions

  1. 1

    To begin, stand up holding a barbell or e-z bar using a pronated grip (palms facing forward) with your hands closer than shoulder width apart from each other. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart.

  2. 2

    Now elevate the barbell above your head until your arms are fully extended. Keep your elbows in. This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    Keeping your upper arms close to your head and elbows in, perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Tip: The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move. Breathe in as you perform this step.

  4. 4

    Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the barbell. Breathe out as you perform this step.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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