Triceps Extension - Standing Barbell Close Grip
Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght
Beginner Triceps Strength Barbell Push Gym
Purpose: This exercise is used to target the triceps muscle to develop size, definition, strength, endurance and power.
Benefits: This exercise works all heads of the triceps.
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Grasp a barbell with a narrow grip and your elbows close to your head. Raise the barbell straight above your head. This is your starting position. Lower the barbell behind your head, while keeping your upper arms stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement. Push the barbell, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
The triceps muscles are straight muscles with three heads. All three heads straighten the elbow while the long head, crossing the shoulder joint also adducts the shoulder (pulls it down from the side) and extends the shoulder (pulls it down from the front).
Step 1
Stand upright, holding a barbell. Raise the barbell, in an arc, straight over your head, keeping your elbows close to your head.
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Grasp a barbell with a narrow grip and your elbows close to your head. Raise the barbell straight above your head. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Slowly lower the barbell behind your head, in an arc, without moving your upper arms.
Lower the barbell behind your head, while keeping your upper arms stationary close to your head. Inhale during this movement.
Step 3
Push the barbell, in an arc, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary.
Push the barbell, in an arc with your triceps, back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary and close to your head. Exhale during this movement.