Exercisesstrength
Barbell Shoulder Extension
Hold barbell behind hips with straight arms and palms facing back. Keeping arms straight, lift bar slightly backward until lats engage. Lower bar slowly to starting position while maintaining tension.
Category
strength
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
barbell
Primary muscle
lats
Muscles
Muscles worked
lats
Equipment
Setup
barbell
Common questions
Good to know.
What muscles does the Barbell Shoulder Extension work?
The Barbell Shoulder Extension works lats.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Shoulder Extension?
You need barbell.
Is the Barbell Shoulder Extension good for beginners?
It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.
How do I add the Barbell Shoulder Extension to a workout?
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