Exercise Guide

Olympic Barbell Triceps Extension

intermediate
Exercise Visual

Olympic Barbell Triceps Extension

Triceps Olympic Barbell

intermediate

Category

upper arms

Body Part

upper arms

Equipment

olympic barbell

Target

triceps

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding the barbell with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Raise the barbell above your head, fully extending your arms.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

ShouldersTriceps