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Triceps Extension - Bodyweight (Bar)

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Isolation
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders, Chest

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Set bar (e.g., Smith machine, rack) at chest height or lower.

  2. 2

    Stand facing bar, grip overhand, shoulder-width.

  3. 3

    Step feet back, body inclined, arms extended, body straight.

  4. 4

    Keeping body straight and upper arms still, bend elbows to lower forehead towards bar.

  5. 5

    Pause briefly.

  6. 6

    Extend elbows using triceps to push body back to start.

  7. 7

    Adjust foot position/bar height to modify difficulty. Repeat.