Arm extensions with a barbell while sitting
About this exercise
"Arm extensions with a barbell while sitting" targets the Hanu muscle group, suitable for intermediate level. The main load falls on: Triceps. Equipment needed: Barbell, Flat Bench.
Description
An isolating exercise to work out all three triceps heads, especially their long parts.
Instructions
1. Sit on a bench with a vertical or slightly inclined backrest.
2. Grab an EZ bar or a straight barbell with an overhead grip. Raise it above your head with your arms outstretched.
3. As you inhale, keeping your shoulders still, bend your elbows and lower the barbell behind your head.
4. As you exhale, flex your arms powerfully, returning the barbell to its original position.
Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
—Warnings
1. Do not spread your elbows apart, keep them as close to your head as possible.2. Do not use too heavy a weight, resulting in a violation of the technique.3. Do not round your back, press it firmly against the back of the bench.
