Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension
Take a narrow overhand grip and press the bar overhead. Upper arms stay fixed with elbows in as the bar arcs behind your head.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 4
Form sequence
01 · grip
To begin, stand up holding a barbell or e-z bar using a pronated grip (palms facing forward) with your hands closer than shoulder width apart from each other. Your feet should be about shoulder width apart.
02 · start
Now elevate the barbell above your head until your arms are fully extended. Keep your elbows in. This will be your starting position.
03 · lower · Key step
Keeping your upper arms close to your head and elbows in, perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Tip: The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move. Breathe in as you perform this step.
04 · extend
Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the barbell. Breathe out as you perform this step.
05 · repeat
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
