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How to do the Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension - Learn Proper Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Form
- Step 1: Stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart and a barbell grasped palms down with hands closer than shoulder width apart.
- Step 2: Raise the barbell overhead and fully extend your arms. Your palms should now be facing inward and upward. This is your starting position.
- Step 3: Keep your upper arms stationary and close to the sides of your head as you inhale and bend your arms, lowering the barbell to the back of your neck. Your elbows should be pointing upward.
- Step 4: Exhale as you slowly reverse the motion and return to the starting position.
- Step 5: Repeat for a complete set.
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Variations and Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Alternatives
- Variation 1: Use dumbbells instead of a barbell.
- Variation 2: Use a Triceps Blaster bar instead of a barbell.
- Variation 3: Perform this exercise seated on a flat bench.
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Tips
- Tip 1: Use only your forearms during this exercise. Your upper arms must remain stationary in order to isolate the triceps.
- Tip 2: Start with a dumbbell in one hand and use your other hand to keep your arm extended upward until you get used to the idea.
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Records and Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 14 | 12 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 61 pounds | 14 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 2 | 2 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 379 | 379 |
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Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Chart - Average Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Weight Lifted
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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Alternating Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Behind Head Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Bench Dip | Triceps | Beginner |
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Chin Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Close-Grip Bench Press | Triceps | Beginner |
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension)
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Ronnie Coleman Workout Plan | Expert |
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Rugby Workout Plan | Intermediate |
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Muscles Worked
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Equipment
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| Barbell |
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Training Details
The standing overhead barbell tricep extension is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the triceps and to a lesser degree also targets the shoulders.
The only standing overhead barbell tricep extension equipment that you really need is the following: barbell. There are however many different standing overhead barbell tricep extension variations that you can try out that may require different types of standing overhead barbell tricep extension equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper standing overhead barbell tricep extension form is easy with the step by step standing overhead barbell tricep extension instructions, standing overhead barbell tricep extension tips, and the instructional standing overhead barbell tricep extension technique video on this page. The standing overhead barbell tricep extension is a push exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the standing overhead barbell tricep extension video, learn how to do the standing overhead barbell tricep extension, and then be sure and browse through the standing overhead barbell tricep extension workouts on our workout plans page!
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Sports
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Force Type: Push
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Mechanics Type: Isolation
Standing Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension Other Names: Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extensions
