ez barbell seated triceps extension
A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with ez barbell.
How to do ez barbell seated triceps extension
Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
Hold the ez barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Raise the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
Keeping your upper arms stationary, 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.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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