ez barbell seated triceps extension: technique and muscles worked

Animated demonstration of ez barbell seated triceps extension

How to do this exercise

Step:1 Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
Step:2 Hold the ez barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Step:3 Raise the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
Step:4 Keeping your upper arms stationary, lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
Step:5 Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position by extending your arms.
Step:6 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Equipment: EZ bar
Body part: Arms Shoulders
Target muscle: Triceps
Secondary muscle: Forearms

Hypertrophy grade

Good7 / 10

Nemeo’s take

Excellent exercise for targeting the triceps, especially the long portion thanks to the stretching provided. Less stable than a machine so the forearms and anterior shoulder assist, which can limit progressive overload in the long term. The tension in the stretched position is greater than the bar at the front, but the stability of the back and wrists can become limiting to force effectively. Compared to pulley extensions, the isolation is a little less pure, but the tension profile felt is very interesting.

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