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Movement · Upper Arms

Barbell Seated Close Grip Behind Neck Triceps Extension

Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground. Hold the barbell with a close grip behind your neck, palms facing forward. Keep your elbows close to your head and slowly lower the barbell towards the back of your head. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

TargetTriceps
Equipmentbarbell
Body partUpper Arms

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

Training plans

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