Barbell Curl Press Extension
Master the Barbell Curl Press Extension, a dynamic full-body upper arm exercise targeting biceps, shoulders, and triceps.
Description
A combination exercise that involves a barbell curl, a press, and an extension, targeting the biceps, shoulders, and triceps.
How to Do Barbell Curl Press Extension
- 1Setup
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width. Ensure your arms are fully extended and the barbell rests at your thighs.
- 2Setup
Maintain a slight bend in your knees and a neutral spine, bracing your core to prepare for the lift.
- 3
Initiate a barbell curl, bringing the bar up to your chest while keeping your elbows tucked close to your sides.
- 4
From the chest, smoothly transition into an overhead press, extending the barbell directly above your head until your arms are fully locked out.
- 5
With the barbell overhead, keep your elbows pointing forward and slowly lower the bar behind your head by flexing your elbows, performing a triceps extension.
- 6
Extend your arms back to the overhead press position, then lower the barbell back to your chest, and finally return it to the starting position at your thighs with control.
Tips
- Use a lighter weight initially to master the complex movement pattern and ensure proper form throughout all three phases.
- Control each phase of the movement; avoid using momentum to lift or push the weight, focusing instead on muscle engagement.
- Keep your core engaged throughout the entire exercise to protect your lower back and maintain overall stability.
- Breathe out during the concentric (lifting and pushing) phases and inhale as you lower the weight during the eccentric phases.
Common Mistakes
- ×Using too much momentum to lift the bar reduces muscle engagement; instead, perform each phase with controlled muscle contraction.
- ×Flaring elbows out during the overhead press or triceps extension can strain shoulders and elbows; keep elbows relatively tucked during the curl and pointing forward during the press and extension.
- ×Arching the lower back excessively during the press or extension can lead to injury; maintain a strong, engaged core and avoid hyperextending your spine.
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