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Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension

INTERMEDIATE

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.

STRENGTH INTERMEDIATE BENCH EZ-BAR

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Target Muscles

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BICEPS PECS TRICEPS

Instructions

  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.
  2. Keeping your elbows in place, lower the bar until it's about an inch above your forehead.
  3. Pause and then flex your triceps to return the bar to its original position.

Tips

  • Don't move your elbows throughout the exercise.

Alternative Exercises

EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension
BEGINNER

EZ-Bar Overhead Triceps Extension

STRENGTH EZ-BAR

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.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024