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Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension
Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell. Level: beginner.
- Equipmentbarbell
- Levelbeginner
- Forcepush
- Typeisolation
- Body partupper arms
- Primary muscles
- triceps, shoulders
- Secondary muscles
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How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip.
- Raise the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
- Keeping your upper arms close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
- Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position by extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.