Seated Behind-the-Neck Barbell Extension

Arms · Barbell · Beginner

How to do Seated Behind-the-Neck Barbell Extension — animated demonstration

How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold the barbell with a close grip behind your neck, palms facing forward.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your head and slowly lower the barbell towards the back of your head.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Triceps
Secondary: Shoulders

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