Arms / Intermediate / Isolation (single joint)

Standing Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension

A standing overhead extension lowering a barbell behind the head, emphasizing the long head of the triceps.

At a glance

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Abs, Forearms & grip

Equipment

Barbell

Movement pattern

Elbow extension

Level

Intermediate

Type

Arms, Isolation (single joint)

Loads the elbow, shoulder. Use a load you can control and skip it if it causes pain.

How to do it

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and press a barbell overhead with a shoulder-width grip.
2. Keeping your upper arms close to your head, bend the elbows to lower the bar behind your head.
3. Extend the elbows to press the bar back overhead.
4. Keep your core braced throughout.

Tips

• Keep the elbows pointing forward, not flared.
• Avoid arching the lower back.

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