Standing Overhead EZ-Bar Triceps Extension

Technique

How to perform Standing Overhead EZ-Bar Triceps Extension

1. Stand tall and hold an EZ-bar with a narrow overhand grip.
2. Press the EZ-bar overhead until your arms are extended and keep your elbows close to your head.
3. Brace your core and keep your upper arms still.
4. Inhale as you bend your elbows and lower the bar behind your head under control.
5. Exhale as you extend your elbows and return the bar overhead.
6. Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Long Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Medial Head.