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Olympic Barbell Triceps Extension

Expert Advice

Keep your elbows pointing forward and avoid flaring them out to maintain tension on the triceps throughout the exercise.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie on a flat bench, holding the trap bar above your chest with arms fully extended.
  2. Keep your elbows stationary as you lower the bar towards your forehead.
  3. Stop just before the bar touches your forehead, then extend your arms to return to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Triceps
Triceps100%
Secondary
100%Triceps
Equipment
Trap bar
Trap bar
Exercise Type
Strength