Barbell Triceps Extension — Muscles Worked & RPE Load Guide
Barbell Triceps Extension targets Triceps Brachii as primary movers (1.0× set credit). Descending or bell-shaped barbell lever.
17-Muscle Fractional Recruitment & Weekly MEV–MRV Landmarks
Each working set ≥ RPE 6 triggers fractional hard-set credit toward Renaissance Periodization / Schoenfeld weekly hypertrophy landmarks.
| Muscle Group | Mechanical Role | Effort Share | Weekly Optimal Band (MEV–MAV) | Frequency & Research |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triceps Brachii | Primary (1.0× set) | 100% | 6–14 sets/wk (MRV 18) | 2–4x / week · Evidence |
Barbell Triceps Extension Worked Wathan RPE Prescription Table (kg)
Worked kg values computed for Barbell Triceps Extension using a worked 55.0 kg reference 1RM (Barbell) rounded to 2.5 kg barbell increments. Mechanics: Bilateral free-bar coordination; resistance curve: Descending or bell-shaped barbell lever.
| Reps | RPE 9.5 | RPE 9 | RPE 8.5 | RPE 8 | RPE 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 reps | 0 kg (86%) | 0 kg (86%) | 0 kg (86%) | 0 kg (82%) | 0 kg (82%) |
| 5 reps | 0 kg (82%) | 0 kg (82%) | 0 kg (82%) | 0 kg (77%) | 0 kg (77%) |
| 8 reps | 0 kg (73%) | 0 kg (73%) | 0 kg (73%) | 0 kg (73%) | 0 kg (68%) |
| 10 reps | 0 kg (73%) | 0 kg (68%) | 0 kg (68%) | 0 kg (68%) | 0 kg (68%) |
| 12 reps | 0 kg (68%) | 0 kg (68%) | 0 kg (68%) | 0 kg (64%) | 0 kg (64%) |
Strong, Hevy & French/English CSV Import Labels
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Taken-Rack Substitutes & Biomechanical Swaps
Ranked deterministically by weighted primary-muscle overlap inside the same measurement family.
Verified Peer-Reviewed Literature (PubMed & DOI)
| Peer-Reviewed Paper | Author & Journal | External Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Varying the Order of Combinations of Single- and Multi-Joint Exercises Differentially Affects Resistance Training Adaptations. | Brandão (2020) · Journal of strength and conditioning research | PubMed 32149887 ↗ |
| Neuromuscular responses for resistance training sessions adopting traditional, superset, paired set and circuit methods. | Paz (2019) · The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness | PubMed 31113178 ↗ |
| Maximal Strength Performance and Muscle Activation for the Bench Press and Triceps Extension Exercises Adopting Dumbbell, Barbell, and Machine Modalities Over Multiple Sets. | Farias (2017) · Journal of strength and conditioning research | PubMed 27669189 ↗ |