Male
Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension
Muscles involved
How to do it
1. Sit on a bench with an upright posture, feet firm on the floor, and grip a bar with your hands 6-8 inches apart. 2. Lift the bar above your head with your elbows aligned with your hands. 3. Inhale and lower the bar behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. 4. Exhale and lift the bar to the starting position using only forearm movement.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Use a weight that allows you to keep your back straight. - Keep your elbows close to your head during the entire movement. - Do not let your shoulders round forward.
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