Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension
How to do the Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
Shoulders
Barbell
How to do the Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension
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To begin, stand up holding a barbell or e-z bar using a pronated grip (palms facing forward) with your hands closer than shoulder width apart from each other. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart.
- 2
Now elevate the barbell above your head until your arms are fully extended. Keep your elbows in. This will be your starting position.
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Keeping your upper arms close to your head and elbows in, perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Tip: The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move. Breathe in as you perform this step.
- 4
Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the barbell. Breathe out as you perform this step.
- 5
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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