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Barbell standing overhead triceps extension

An exercise for the triceps. Equipment: barbell. Below are the animation, step-by-step technique and tips.

Muscles

Equipment

  • Barbell

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with your back straight and feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold a barbell by folding your arms and raising your elbows over the shoulders while keeping your palms up.
  3. Raise the barbell by straightening your arms overhead.
  4. Hold for a moment, return to the initial position, and repeat.

Tips

  • Keep your elbows fixed to a point and avoid moving your shoulders.
  • Avoid curling your wrists.
  • Maintain a natural breathing pattern, and don’t hold your breath.

Programs that include it

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