Olympic Barbell Triceps Extension demonstration
Exercise

Olympic Barbell Triceps Extension

Triceps Barbell weight & reps

Also works: Shoulders

How to do it

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding the barbell with an overhand grip.
  2. Raise the barbell above your head, fully extending your arms.
  3. Keeping your upper arms close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

In FYL you log the Olympic Barbell Triceps Extension as weight & reps — every set counts toward your volume, PRs and XP.

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