Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension (female)

Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on a bench with a barbell on your thighs
  • 2Raise the barbell above your head until your arms are fully extended
  • 3Bend your elbows to lower the barbell behind your head
  • 4Raise the barbell back to the starting position by straightening your elbows
  • 5Repeat this for your desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your upper arms stationary and only move your forearms
  • Control the weight on the way down and avoid letting it just drop
  • Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement in order to keep tension on the triceps
  • Don't let the barbell touch the back of your neck at the bottom of the movement

Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs