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barbell lying close-grip triceps extension

barbell lying close-grip triceps extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: barbell.

barbell lying close-grip triceps extension exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
  2. Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing up.
  3. Extend your arms fully, lifting the barbell above your chest.
  4. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.