ez bar lying close grip triceps extension behind head
A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with ez barbell.
How to do ez bar lying close grip triceps extension behind head
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
Hold the ez barbell with a close grip, palms facing up, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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