Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extensions
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Core is tight and back is flat. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip. Hands should be closer than shoulder-width.
- Bring the barbell above your head with arms fully extended. Keep the elbows up and the upper arm in place. Lower the barbell behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Return to the top of the movement.
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Standing overhead barbell triceps extensions is a gym work out exercise that targets triceps and also involves abs and shoulders. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Underhand grip barbell bench press, standing overhead barbell triceps extensions and cable rope overhead triceps extensions are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as standing overhead barbell triceps extensions. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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