barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with barbell.

barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension demonstration
barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Barbell

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Shoulders

How to do barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

  2. Hold the barbell with a close grip behind your neck, palms facing forward.

  3. Keep your elbows close to your head and slowly lower the barbell towards the back of your head.

  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

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