Standing Overhead Triceps Extension (Barbell)

Also known as: Standing Overhead Triceps Extension (Barbell).

A standing overhead triceps extension with a straight barbell.

How to perform this exercise

1. Stand steadily on both feet. Hold a straight barbell with both hands slightly narrower than shoulder width; raise upper arms beside the head, elbows bent and bar behind the head. Keep ribs down.
2. Extend elbows to raise the bar above the head without swinging upper arms, then bend elbows to return behind the head through a comfortable range.