olympic barbell triceps extension
olympic barbell triceps extension — highlighted muscle: triceps

Muscles worked

triceps, shoulders

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olympic barbell triceps extension

Body part
upper arms
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding the barbell with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Raise the barbell above your head, fully extending your arms.

  3. 3

    Keeping your upper arms close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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