Triceps · Olympic barbell · Intermediate
How to do Olympic Barbell Triceps Extension
The olympic barbell triceps extension is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, performed by raising an Olympic barbell overhead and lowering it behind the head before extending the arms back up.
- Primary muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Olympic barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Triceps
How to do Olympic Barbell Triceps Extension, step by step
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding the barbell with an overhand grip.
- Raise the barbell above your head, fully extending your arms.
- Keeping your upper arms close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
- Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Olympic Barbell Triceps Extension in SPLYT
Olympic Barbell 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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