FlexEZ Bar Overhead Tricep Extensions
Muscles worked
- Triceps Brachii
- Anterior Deltoid
- Serratus Anterior
- Trapezius Upper Fibers
- CategoryPush
- Default target3 sets × 10–15 reps
- EquipmentEZ Bar, Bench (optional)
- Movement patternIsolation Upper
- Training stylesHypertrophy
Technique
Setup
Sit on a bench with back support, or stand, holding the EZ bar overhand on its narrow angled grips. Press it overhead so your arms are straight and your upper arms sit beside your ears.
Movement
Bend at the elbows to lower the bar behind your head until you feel a deep stretch in your triceps, keeping your upper arms still. Extend your elbows to return to the top.
Form Tip
Keep your elbows pointing forward and close to your head with your ribs down; flaring elbows and an arching lower back both take the work away from the triceps.
Increase Difficulty
Add weight, or slow the lowering to 3 seconds.
Decrease Difficulty
Use a lighter bar, or switch to Overhead Tricep Extensions with one dumbbell.