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Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension
Muscles involved
The barbell seated overhead triceps extension loads the long head. It is a strong option for building triceps size.
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with an upright posture, feet firm on the floor, and grip a bar with your hands 6-8 inches apart.
- Lift the bar above your head with your elbows aligned with your hands.
- Inhale and lower the bar behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps.
- 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.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension: which muscles does it work?
Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension mainly works: Triceps. It also involves: Triceps brachii.
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