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Upper Arms · Ez Barbell
Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing
Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the triceps (upper arms), with the shoulders and core assisting. It needs an ez barbell. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.
- Target
- Triceps
- Body part
- Upper Arms
- Equipment
- Ez Barbell
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 5.5 kcal
Primary muscles
- Triceps · Triceps Brachii
Secondary muscles
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Core · Rectus Abdominis, Obliques
How to do Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding an EZ bar with an overhand grip. Raise the bar overhead until your arms are fully extended, with your hands positioned closer together on the bar.
- Keep your elbows close to your head and slowly lower the bar behind your head by bending your elbows.
- Lower the bar until your arms are fully bent.
- Extend your elbows to raise the bar back to the starting position, fully extending your arms overhead.
Form tips
- Ensure your elbows remain close to your head throughout the movement to effectively target the triceps.
- Use a controlled motion and avoid swinging the bar or using momentum.
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement to maintain tension on the triceps.
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Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing FAQ
What muscles does Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing work?
Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing mainly works the triceps in the upper arms (Triceps Brachii). The shoulders and core work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing?
You need an ez barbell.
How many sets and reps of Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler upper arms exercises.
How many calories does Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing burn?
About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Ez Bar Overhead Extensions Standing?
Other exercises for the triceps include Dumbbell Overhead Extension Standing, Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension, Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar) and Kettlebell Standing Tricep Extension.
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