barbell seated overhead triceps extension
A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with barbell.
How to do barbell seated overhead triceps extension
Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and raise it overhead.
Lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms close to your head.
Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to raise the barbell back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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