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Animated demonstration of the barbell seated overhead triceps extension exercise, targeting the Triceps using Barbell.

barbell seated overhead triceps extension

Body part
Upper arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target muscle
Triceps
Secondary muscles
shoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.

  2. Step 2: Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and raise it overhead.

  3. Step 3: Lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms close to your head.

  4. Step 4: Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to raise the barbell back to the starting position.

  5. Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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