Leaning back on a steep incline bench, a barbell lowers behind the head and presses back up, the upper arms by the head: an overhead extension, the arm position Maeo found grew the triceps most.
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Triceps extension family
Incline barbell triceps extension
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Leaning back on a steep incline bench, a barbell lowers behind the head and presses back up, the upper arms by the head: an overhead extension, the arm position Maeo found grew the triceps most.
DemandMedium
Equipment requiredA barbell + A bench or box
Muscle focusTriceps
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Lean back on a steep incline bench with a barbell overhead in a grip a little narrower than the shoulders.
Bend the elbows to lower the bar behind the head.
Straighten the arms to press it back up.
Form cues
Keep the elbows pointing up and in.
Lower slowly.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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