Triceps exercise · ez barbell
EZ Barbell Seated Triceps Extension
The ez barbell seated triceps extension is an ez barbell exercise that targets the triceps, with the shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Ez barbell
- Body part
- Upper arms
How to do the ez barbell seated triceps extension
- Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold the ez barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Raise the barbell overhead, fully extending your arms.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
- Pause for a moment, then raise the barbell back to the starting position by extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the triceps. The shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all triceps exercises or every ez bar exercise.
