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Movement · Upper Arms

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.

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 a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and raise it overhead.

  3. 3

    Lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms close to your head.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to raise the barbell back 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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