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Barbell standing overhead triceps extension

Intermediate

Barbell standing overhead triceps extension is a isolation barbell exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Raise the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
  3. 3Keeping your upper arms close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position by extending your arms.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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  • Ez barbell decline triceps extensionEZ bar
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  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight
  • Lever triceps extensionMachine
  • Band side triceps extensionResistance band
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