Seated Overhead EZ-Bar Triceps Extension

HOW TO DO IT

1. 1Sit on a bench and grip an EZ bar with a narrow overhand grip.
2. 2Press the bar directly overhead until your arms are fully straight.
3. 3Lower the bar behind your head by bending only at the elbows.
4. 4Stop when your forearms lightly touch your biceps.
5. 5Extend your elbows to return the bar to the starting position.

COMMON MISTAKES

• Flaring elbows out to the sides instead of keeping them forward.
• Moving the upper arms rather than isolating the elbow joint.
• Arching the lower back excessively to move heavier weight.
• Bouncing the bar off the neck or shoulders at the bottom.

TIPS

• Keep your elbows tucked in and pointing forward throughout the lift.
• Maintain a tight core to prevent your lower back from arching.
• Focus on stretching the triceps at the bottom of the movement.

SAFETY

• Avoid hyperextending the elbows at the top of the movement.
• Do not lower the bar too far if you feel shoulder pinching.

DETAILS

Muscles

TrapsBack

Equipment

EZ BarBench

Type

Strength Training

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tracked as

Weight & Reps

TECHNIQUE

Base movement

Triceps extension

Load position

Overhead

Handle

EZ-bar attachment

Arms

Both

Arms straight or bent

Bent arms

Hand orientation

Pronated (palms down / away)

Grip width

Close

Body position

Seated