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upper arms
#0109

barbell standing overhead triceps extension

Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
triceps

How to perform

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Raise the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.

  3. 3

    Keeping your upper arms close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position by extending your arms.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

shoulders