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EZ bar overhead extension

A isolation exercise for the triceps. Equipment: ez curl bar.

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WorksTriceps

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Seated or standing, EZ bar held overhead with a close grip.
  2. Lower behind the head, elbows pointing up
  3. Straighten the arms

Muscles worked

EZ bar overhead extension: 3D figure mid-rep with the triceps highlighted

Equipment

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