Barbell seated overhead triceps extension
The barbell seated overhead triceps extension is an exercise that targets the triceps muscles. It involves lifting a barbell overhead while seated and extending the arms to work the triceps.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
- Avoid flaring your elbows out to the sides.
- Lower the barbell slowly to avoid straining your elbows.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- limited shoulder mobility
Also known as
Estensioni tricipiti sopra la testa con bilanciere da seduto, seated triceps press, seated barbell triceps extension, triceps extension, overhead triceps extension