Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension
Muscle Groups: Triceps
Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension focuses on Triceps, with Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor, holding an EZ-bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly closer than shoulder-width apart.
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Extend your arms straight up, positioning the bar directly over your chest with a slight bend in your elbows.
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Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly bend your elbows to lower the bar towards your forehead or just behind your head.
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Pause briefly when the bar is at its lowest point, feeling a stretch in your triceps.
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Contract your triceps to extend your arms and press the bar back up to the starting position, keeping your upper arms fixed.
Secondary Muscles
While Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension primarily targets Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Lying EZ-Bar Triceps Extension, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
