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Barbell Lying Back Of The Head Tricep Extension

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

Body partUpper Arms Target muscleTriceps EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
  2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Triceps (primary)Shoulders

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