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barbell standing overhead triceps extension

barbell standing overhead triceps extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: barbell.

barbell standing overhead triceps extension exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform

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