Barbell lying back of the head tricep extension

Barbell lying back of the head tricep extension

The barbell lying back of the head tricep extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed lying on a bench and lowering a barbell behind the head.

The barbell lying back of the head tricep extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed lying on a bench and lowering a barbell behind the head.

The barbell lying back of the head tricep extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed lying on a bench and lowering a barbell behind the head.

How to Do the Barbell lying back of the head tricep extension

How to Do the Barbell lying back of the head tricep extension

How to Do the Barbell lying back of the head tricep extension

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Upper arms

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