1. Home
  2. Upper Arms
  3. Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension
Animated demo of Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension targeting Triceps
GIF demonstration of Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension

Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension

An exercise for the Upper Arms - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Arms Target muscleTriceps EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and raise it overhead.
  3. Lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms close to your head.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms to raise the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Triceps (primary)Shoulders

More Upper Arms exercises

Keep training the same muscle group
View all →