Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension

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Learn how to do the Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.

Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension with correct form:

  1. 1Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and raise it overhead.
  3. 3Lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms close to your head.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to raise the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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