Beginner
EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension is specifically a triceps strengthening exercise. Unlike other triceps exercises, this variation activates all three heads of the triceps, which means that your entire triceps will become stronger through this exercise.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a loaded EZ bar with a medium overhand grip. Press the bar directly over your head, fully extending your arms and tensing your triceps. This is your starting position. -
Step 2
Squeeze your core and bend your elbows to lower the bar behind your head until your forearms are above 90 degrees. Pause and then extend your arms back to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension targets Shoulders, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Don't let your elbows flare outward as you lift.
- Slowly lower the weight behind your head.
- Don't use too much weight. You don't need to use a lot of weight for this movement to be effective.
Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension
Intermediate
Seated EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension
Intermediate
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