Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension

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The Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It involves lifting a barbell overhead and extending the arms fully to engage the triceps, promoting muscle growth and strength in the upper arm.

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  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with both hands using an overhand grip.
  2. Lift the barbell overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head and arms fully extended.
  3. Inhale and slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping them stationary.
  4. Exhale and extend your arms back to the starting position by contracting your triceps.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining control throughout the movement.

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  • Keep your core engaged to maintain balance and prevent arching your back.
  • Ensure that your elbows remain close to your head to maximize triceps engagement.
  • Use a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form without straining.
  • Perform the movement slowly and with control to avoid using momentum.
  • Focus on feeling the stretch in your triceps as you lower the barbell and the contraction as you lift it.

exercise_detail.common_mistakes

  • Using excessive weight leading to poor form and reduced control.
  • Allowing elbows to flare out instead of keeping them close to the head.
  • Arching the lower back excessively, straining the spine.
  • Failing to fully extend the arms overhead, limiting triceps activation.
  • Lowering the barbell too far behind the head, risking shoulder strain.
  • Using momentum to lift the barbell instead of controlled movement.
  • Neglecting to engage the core, leading to instability.
  • Gripping the barbell too wide, reducing triceps focus.

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