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Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension exercise animation

Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Triceps

The seated overhead triceps extension isolates the triceps through a long range while seated for stability, which removes the leg drive and back arch that can sneak into a standing version. It's one of the better triceps mass builders because of that stretched bottom position. Keep the elbows pointed up and close together rather than letting them flare wide.

How to Do the Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and raise it overhead.
  3. Lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms close to your head.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to raise the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension primarily targets the Triceps, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have barbell? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension work?
The Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension primarily targets the triceps, with the shoulders as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension?
The Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Bench Dip (knees Bent) targets the same triceps using body weight instead.