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Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension

Intermediate

Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension is an upper arm exercise that targets the triceps brachii muscle through elbow extension and shoulder flexion.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Lie on your back on a bench, holding a loaded EZ bar with an overhand grip, hands almost shoulder-width apart. Grasp the bar straight above your head with your arms fully extended.
  • Step 2

    Keeping your elbows in place, lower the bar until it's about an inch above your forehead.
  • Step 3

    Pause and then flex your triceps to return the bar to its original position.

Muscle Groups

Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension targets Biceps, Pecs, Triceps as seen below.

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Exercise Tip

  • Don't move your elbows throughout the exercise.