Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension
Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension is an upper arm exercise that targets the triceps brachii muscle through elbow extension and shoulder flexion.
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EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension
EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension is specifically a triceps strengthening exercise. Unlike other triceps exercises, this variation activates all three heads of the triceps, which means that your entire triceps will become stronger through this exercise.
Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold a loaded EZ bar with a medium overhand grip. Press the bar directly over your head, fully extending your arms and tensing your triceps. This is your starting position.
- Squeeze your core and bend your elbows to lower the bar behind your head until your forearms are above 90 degrees. Pause and then extend your arms back to the starting position.
Tips
- Don't let your elbows flare outward as you lift.
- Slowly lower the weight behind your head.
- Don't use too much weight. You don't need to use a lot of weight for this movement to be effective.
Alternative Exercises
Seated EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension
Seated EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension increases triceps strength, improves flexibility, brings stability to your shoulders and arms, and increases range of motion. Narrow grips focus more on the outer part of the triceps.
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