This exercise involves holding a barbell with both hands and extending it overhead while keeping the elbows close to the head. The triceps muscles are engaged as the weight is lowered behind the head and then lifted back up to the starting position.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the triceps muscles, helping to build strength and size in the arms
- Improves overall upper body strength and stability
- Engages the core muscles, providing a full body workout
- Can be easily modified to increase or decrease the level of difficulty
- Helps to improve range of motion in the shoulders and elbows
- Can be performed with a variety of equipment, including dumbbells and resistance bands
How to perform
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding a barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
- Keeping your elbows close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head until your forearms are parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly raise the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
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Triceps
Primary