Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit on a bench with the barbell held overhead
  • 2Lower the barbell behind your head
  • 3Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement
  • 4Extend your arms, lifting the barbell back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat the movement for your desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your elbows in and pointed towards the ceiling
  • Do not arch your back
  • Exhale when lifting the barbell up and inhale when lowering it
  • Pause at the top of the movement for a second before starting the next repetition

Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs