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Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Triceps accessibility Upper Arms
Shoulders

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip.

2

Raise the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.

3

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

4

Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position by extending your arms.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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