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How to do Rough Ez Barbell Seated Triceps Extension

The EZ barbell seated triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed while seated with an EZ barbell. It emphasizes triceps strength and development, with some involvement of the shoulders for stabilization.

Rough Ez Barbell Seated Triceps Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Ez barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Rough Ez Barbell Seated Triceps Extension, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the ez barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Raise the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
  4. Keeping your upper arms stationary, lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
  5. Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position by extending your arms.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions. Emphasize rough control.

Muscles worked

Rough Ez Barbell Seated Triceps Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

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Rough Ez Barbell Seated 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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