Triceps · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Barbell Seated Close Grip Behind Neck Triceps Extension

The barbell seated close grip behind neck triceps extension is an upper arm exercise that targets the triceps and also engages the shoulders. It involves sitting on a bench, holding a barbell behind the neck with a close grip, and extending the arms upward.

Barbell Seated Close Grip Behind Neck Triceps Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Barbell Seated Close Grip Behind Neck Triceps Extension, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the barbell with a close grip behind your neck, palms facing forward.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your head and slowly lower the barbell towards the back of your head.
  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 Seated Close Grip Behind Neck Triceps Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

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Barbell Seated Close Grip Behind Neck Triceps Extension is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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