Standing Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension

What it is

This standing exercise targets your triceps muscles with an overhead push. You'll extend a barbell above your head, focusing on isolating the triceps for strength and definition. Your shoulders also get some secondary engagement during the movement.

Technique tips

• Keep your elbows tucked in close to your head.
• Maintain stationary upper arms; only forearms should move.
• Control the eccentric phase as you lower the barbell.
• Breathe in on the descent, exhale as you extend the barbell.
• Engage your core to maintain a stable and upright posture.

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.