Barbell standing overhead triceps extension

Barbell standing overhead triceps extension

The barbell standing overhead triceps extension is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, performed by holding a barbell overhead and lowering it behind the head before extending the arms to the starting position.

The barbell standing overhead triceps extension is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, performed by holding a barbell overhead and lowering it behind the head before extending the arms to the starting position.

The barbell standing overhead triceps extension is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, performed by holding a barbell overhead and lowering it behind the head before extending the arms to the starting position.

How to Do the Barbell standing overhead triceps extension

How to Do the Barbell standing overhead triceps extension

How to Do the Barbell standing overhead triceps extension

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip. Raise the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms. Keeping your upper arms close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows. Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position by extending your arms. 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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