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How to: Barbell Tricep Extension

Primary Muscles Used:Arms, Triceps

Exercise Families:Elbow Extension

Equipment:Barbell

Trainer:Strength Trainer

  1. Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell slightly less than hip-width apart in an overhand grip (palms facing towards you) with arms extended, the bar should be just below your hips. Raise and press the barbell above your head so that your arms are in line with your ears. This is your starting position.
  2. Inhale, brace your core and bend your elbows to lower the barbell behind your head, ensuring that your elbows and wrists remain in line with one another and that your upper arms remain fixed by your ears. Exhale and using your tricep muscles, extend your elbows to press the barbell above your head and return to the starting position. Repeat for the specified number of repetitions.

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* Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Sweat assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

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