Seated Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension
Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Triceps
Other Muscles Worked: None
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Isolation
Tips: Hold barbell or EZ Curl bar with your hands about 6 to 8 inches apart. Sit at the end of a flat bench with your feet firmly on the floor and your back straight. Raise bar overhead to arm’s length. Lower bar behind your head in a semicircular motion until your forearms touch your biceps. Return to starting position. Your elbows and upper arms should NEVER move. Can also be done standing.
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