Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension

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

Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension

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

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Raise the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
  3. 3Keeping your upper arms close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position by extending your arms.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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