Olympic barbell triceps extension

Olympic barbell triceps extension

The olympic barbell triceps extension is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, performed by raising an Olympic barbell overhead and lowering it behind the head before extending the arms back up.

The olympic barbell triceps extension is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, performed by raising an Olympic barbell overhead and lowering it behind the head before extending the arms back up.

The olympic barbell triceps extension is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, performed by raising an Olympic barbell overhead and lowering it behind the head before extending the arms back up.

How to Do the Olympic barbell triceps extension

How to Do the Olympic barbell triceps extension

How to Do the Olympic barbell triceps extension

Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding the barbell with an overhand grip. Raise the barbell above your head, 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 extend your arms back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

shoulders

Equipment

Olympic barbell

Body Part

Upper arms

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