barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension
barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension — highlighted muscle: triceps

Muscles worked

triceps, shoulders

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barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension

Body part
upper arms
Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

  2. 2

    Hold the barbell with a close grip behind your neck, palms facing forward.

  3. 3

    Keep your elbows close to your head and slowly lower the barbell towards the back of your head.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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