How to perform the Overhead Tricep Extension (EZ-bar)
- 1Stand or sit tall, grip the EZ bar with your hands a little closer than shoulder-width, and press it straight overhead with your elbows close to your ears and your ribs pulled in gently.
- 2Bend your elbows to lower the bar behind your head in a slow, controlled way, then straighten your arms to press the bar back up, exhaling as you lift and inhaling as you lower.
Coach tips
- Keep your elbows pointing forward rather than letting them flare out to the sides to keep the focus on your triceps and protect your shoulders.
- Use a weight that lets you move slowly and smoothly—if you have to arch your lower back or sway, it’s too heavy.
- Squeeze your abs and glutes lightly to keep your body steady and avoid leaning back as you press the bar overhead.
Train triceps smarter
One rep, one set. Hypro turns the Overhead Tricep Extension (EZ-bar) into measurable progress, week after week.
The right weight, every set
Hypro suggests your next Overhead Tricep Extension (EZ-bar) weight and reps based on what you actually lifted, your rest, and your fatigue. Choose weight-first or reps-first. The more you log, the sharper it gets.
See exactly how much triceps you train each week
Every set you log counts toward weekly volume per muscle group. Spot imbalances, avoid junk volume, and program the same way IFBB Pros do.
Use this exercise inside an IFBB Pro plan
Pick a coach-made program, get a plan matched to your goals, and message your coach for form checks. The Overhead Tricep Extension (EZ-bar) fits right into proven hypertrophy and strength templates.
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