Barbell exercises for triceps target the triceps muscles, quite simply.
Browse through the various barbell exercises for triceps below:
Barbell Exercises for Triceps
Barbell Triceps Extension - Incline
- Sit on an incline bench and hold a barbell behind your shoulders, upper arms pointing up, elbows at 90 degree angles.
- Raise the barbell by straightening your arms and slowly lower it back after a short pause.
- Keep your upper arms still throughout.
Barbell Triceps Extension - Standing
- Stand up and hold a barbell behind your shoulders, upper arms pointing up and elbows at 90 degree angles.
- Raise the barbell by straightening your arms and slowly lower it back after a short pause.
- Be careful not to lower the barbell too low to the point where it is difficult to raise it back.
Barbell Triceps Extension - Seated
- Sit on one end of the bench and hold a barbell behind your head, upper arms pointing up, elbows at 90 degree angles.
- Raise the barbell by straightening your arms and slowly lower it back after a short pause.
- Keep your upper arms still throughout.
Barbell Triceps Extension - Lying; to Forehead
- Lie down on your back on a bench and hold a barbell with both hands just above your forehead, upper arms straight up.
- Raise the barbell by straightening your arms and slowly lower it back after a short pause.
- Keep your upper arms still throughout.
Barbell Triceps Extension - Lying; to Chin
- Lie down on your back on a bench and hold a barbell with both hands just above your chin, upper arms straight up.
- Raise the barbell by straightening your arms and slowly lower it back after a short pause.
- Keep your upper arms still throughout.
Barbell Triceps Extension - Lying; Kick-Back
- Lie down on your back on a bench and hold the barbell below your head, upper arms parallel to the floor, elbows at 90 degree angles.
- Raise the barbell by straightening your arms and slowly lower it back after a short pause.
- Keep your upper arms still throughout.
Barbell Reverse Bench Press
- Lie down on your back on a bench and hold the barbell above your chest, upper arms pressed against your upper body, palms facing your head (not your feet).
- Push the barbell up by straightening your arms and slowly lower it back after a short pause.
- Breathe out while pushing the barbell up and breathe out while lowering it back down.