How to Do Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension

Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension is a triceps exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Also known as Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension, Standing Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension

  1. 01Press a barbell overhead with a narrow pronated grip and stand with a staggered or shoulder-width stance.
  2. 02Lower the bar behind the head by hinging only at the elbows while keeping the upper arms vertical.
  3. 03Extend the elbows to drive the bar back to the starting overhead position.
  4. 04Squeeze the triceps at the peak of the movement before beginning the next descent.
  5. 05Keep the chin tucked and the neck neutral to avoid contact with the bar.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Fix the elbows near the ears and prevent them from flaring outward to ensure the load stays on the triceps long head.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension questions

What muscles does Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension work?

Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension correctly?

Press a barbell overhead with a narrow pronated grip and stand with a staggered or shoulder-width stance. Lower the bar behind the head by hinging only at the elbows while keeping the upper arms vertical. Extend the elbows to drive the bar back to the starting overhead position. Squeeze the triceps at the peak of the movement before beginning the next descent. Keep the chin tucked and the neck neutral to avoid contact with the bar.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension?

Fix the elbows near the ears and prevent them from flaring outward to ensure the load stays on the triceps long head.

Is Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension suitable for beginners?

Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension?

Barbell Overhead Tricep Extension uses barbell.

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