EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension
Muscle Groups: Triceps
EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension focuses on Triceps.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, your knees slightly bent, and hold a loaded EZ-Bar with a medium, overhand grip. Press the bar directly overhead with the arms fully extended and triceps locked. This is your starting position.
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Brace the core and bend your elbows to lower the bar behind your head until your forearms go past 90 degrees. Pause, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Do not allow your elbows to flare outward on the way up.
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Slowly lower the weight behind your head.
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Don't use too much weight. You don't need to use a lot of weight for this movement to be effective.
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