Seated Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension
Muscle Groups: Triceps
Seated Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension focuses on Triceps.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Seated Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension with proper form and technique.
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Sit on a bench with back support, holding an EZ curl bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Press the barbell overhead until your arms are fully extended, keeping your elbows pointing forward.
- 3
Keeping your upper arms stationary and elbows tucked in, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
- 4
Continue lowering until your forearms are parallel to the floor or you feel a good stretch in your triceps.
- 5
Contract your triceps to extend your forearms and press the barbell back up to the starting position.
- 6
Fully extend your arms overhead, maintaining control throughout the movement.
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