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EZ Bar Overhead Extension.
Overhead triceps extension with an EZ bar, stretching the long head of the triceps under load.
Also known as: EZ Bar French Press, Standing EZ Bar Overhead Tricep Extension
IntermediateEZ bar
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
60–90 s
The play-by-play
How to do it.
- Step 01
Stand holding an EZ bar overhead with a narrow grip
- Step 02
Keep the elbows pointing up and close to the head
- Step 03
Bend the elbows to lower the bar behind the head
- Step 04
Stop when the forearms pass parallel to the floor
- Step 05
Extend the elbows to press the bar back up
What separates good from great
Pro cues.
Brace the core so the lower back does not arch
Keep the elbows from flaring
Log the total weight of the bar
Common questions
Questions, answered.
- What is the EZ Bar Overhead Extension?
- Overhead triceps extension with an EZ bar, stretching the long head of the triceps under load.
- What muscles does the EZ Bar Overhead Extension work?
- The EZ Bar Overhead Extension primarily works your triceps.
- What equipment do I need for the EZ Bar Overhead Extension?
- You need an EZ bar to perform the EZ Bar Overhead Extension.
- How many sets and reps should I do for the EZ Bar Overhead Extension?
- A typical prescription for the EZ Bar Overhead Extension is 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps. Rest about 60–90 seconds between sets.
- Is the EZ Bar Overhead Extension good for beginners?
- The EZ Bar Overhead Extension is best suited to intermediate lifters. Beginners can do it with light weight and close attention to form before progressing.
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