Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension
- Body part
- Upper arms
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Not listed
- Equipment
- Sports fields
How to perform it
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.
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