Barbell Lying Triceps Extension

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Learn how to do the Barbell Lying Triceps Extension with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.

Barbell Lying Triceps Extension exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Lying Triceps Extension

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Lying Triceps Extension with correct form:

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

Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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