BB Tricep Extension: How to Do It, Muscles Worked & Form Tips

Muscle group: Arms
Primary muscles: Triceps
Secondary muscles: Forearms
Equipment: Barbell
Type: Isolation
Level: Intermediate

Video: “HOW TO: Overhead Triceps Extension (BEST EXERCISE FOR HUGE TRICEPS) || PERFECT FORM (POWERBOMB)” by ScottHermanFitness on YouTube.

How to do the BB Tricep Extension

Hold a barbell with an overhand grip (palms down) that is a little closer together than shoulder width.
Lie back on an incline bench set at any angle between 45-75-degrees.
Bring the bar overhead with your arms extended and elbows in. The arms should be in line with the torso above the head. This will be your starting position.
Now lower the bar in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Inhale as you perform this movement. Tip: Keep your upper arms stationary and close to your head at all times. Only the forearms should move.
Return to the starting position as you breathe out and you contract the triceps. Hold the contraction for a second.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

The BB Tricep Extension mainly works your triceps, with help from your forearms.

BB Tricep Extension start and finish positions

BB Tricep Extension: Starting position — Starting position

BB Tricep Extension: Ending position — Ending position

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