Barbell Seated Tricep Extension
Intermediate - Strength - Isolation

Targeted Muscle Group

Triceps figure highlighted in blue

MAIN

Triceps

Shoulders figure highlighted in blue

Shoulders

Recommended Equipment

Barbell equipment

Barbell

How to do it

The barbell seated overhead triceps extension exercise uses a barbell to isolate the triceps.

Steps :

1.) Start by sitting on a short back chair with your feet firmly placed on the floor and your back straight.

2.) Grab an EZ, Curl bar or barbell with a grip about 6 inches apart.

3.) Raise the bar to arms length above your head and then lower the bar in an arc towards the floor behind your head.

4.) Hold this position for a count.

5.) Return to starting position and repeat for as many reps and sets as desired.