Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Triceps Brachii
Equipment
Barbell
Body Part
Upper Arms
Primary Muscle
Triceps Brachii
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
Standing Triceps Extension, Overhead Triceps Extension

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell above your head with both hands, arms extended.
  2. Bend your elbows to lower the barbell behind your head, keeping your elbows close to your ears.
  3. Extend your arms back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Not keeping the elbows close to the head.
  • Using too much weight and sacrificing form.

Modifications

  • Use a lighter weight.
  • Perform the exercise seated for more stability.

Tips

  • Keep your core engaged for stability.
  • Avoid locking your elbows to reduce stress on the joints.

Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension Alternatives

Tags

triceps
strength
arms
overhead
fitness
weightlifting

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