Intermediate
Lying Triceps Extension To Close-Grip Bench Press
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Lying Triceps Extension To Close-Grip Bench Press increases triceps strength, improves flexibility, brings stability to your shoulders and arms, and increases range of motion.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Grab an EZ bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Lie face down on a bench, and lift the weight directly over your head with your arms fully extended. -
Step 2
Keeping your arms steady, bend your elbows to lower the bar until it almost touches your forehead. Pause and flex your triceps to pull the bar over your head. -
Step 3
Then lower the bar to your chest. Pause at the bottom, then return the weight overhead to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Lying Triceps Extension To Close-Grip Bench Press targets Delts, Pecs, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Make sure you come to a lock at the end of each repetition.
- Do not move your shoulders during triceps extension. You should only bend at the elbows.
- Do not rest between triceps extension and bench press.
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