Triceps Exercises

Seated EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension

Skill Level Intermediate
Type Strength Training
Equipment Bench, EZ-Bar
Body parts Triceps

The seated EZ-Bar overhead triceps extensions help increase strength and muscle growth of the triceps muscles. Using a narrow grip allows you to focus on the outer part of the triceps.

Instructions

Sit on a bench holding a loaded EZ-Bar in your lap with a medium grip. Lift the EZ-bar directly over your head with arms fully extended. You may also have a partner hand you the bar in the starting position.
Keeping upper arms stationary, bend your elbows and lower the EZ-Bar toward the ground. Stop just shy of the EZ-Bar touching your neck. Pause in the bottom position and extend arm back to the starting position by contracting the triceps.

Trainer’s Tips

Brace core throughout duration of exercise.
Do not let your elbows flare outward.

Advanced variations

Seated Barbell Overhead Triceps Extension
Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension
Incline EZ-Bar Lying Triceps Extension
Seated EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension
EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension
Swiss Ball EZ-Bar Lying Triceps Extension