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How to do Barbell Lying Back Of The Head Tricep Extension

The barbell lying back of the head tricep extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed lying on a bench and lowering a barbell behind the head.

Barbell Lying Back Of The Head Tricep Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Barbell Lying Back Of The Head Tricep Extension, step by step

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
  2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Lying Back Of The Head Tricep Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

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