barbell lying triceps extension
barbell lying triceps extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: barbell.
- Target muscle
- triceps
- Muscle group
- shoulders
- Body part
- upper arms
- Equipment
- barbell
Secondary muscles
shoulders
How to perform
- Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
- Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.