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ez bar lying close grip triceps extension behind head

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

ez bar lying close grip triceps extension behind head exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
ez 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. Hold the ez barbell with a close grip, palms facing up, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.