Barbell triceps extension

Muscles worked

Also works

You need

How to do it

1. Grab a barbell with an even, overhand grip, and have your hands shoulder-width apart.
2. Stand tall, curl the barbell, and position it in front of your chest, similar to how you would for an overhead press.
3. Sit on a flat gym bench, engage your midsection muscles, and press the barbell above your head.
4. With your elbows pointing forward and to your sides, bring your shoulders back and position the barbell directly over your head.
5. Take a breath and lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows. You should feel a stretch in your triceps.
6. Hold the bottom position for a moment and extend your elbows to lift the barbell, exhaling on the way up.
7. Take another breath and repeat.
8. The only difference with the standing version is that you do the above without sitting on a gym bench. Start with lighter weight because it is more difficult to remain balanced when doing standing triceps extensions.