Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head
Learn how to do the Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head with proper form and technique. This ez barbell exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.
How to Do the Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head
Follow these steps to perform the Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head with correct form:
- 1Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
- 2Hold the ez barbell with a close grip, palms facing up, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
- 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
- 4Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
Exercise Details
- Equipment
- ez barbell
- Body Part
- upper arms
- Category
- Main
Recovery & Training Frequency
- Recommended Recovery Time
- 1–2 days
- Weekly Frequency
- 2–4 sessions per week
- Why
- Small muscles like the biceps, triceps, and calves have a limited cross-sectional area and are already engaged during compound pulling and pressing. They typically recover in 24–48 h, making 2–4 direct sessions per week feasible (Israetel, 'Scientific Principles of Strength Training').
Sets & Reps by Goal
Strength
- Sets
- 3–4
- Reps
- 5–8
- Rest
- 90–120 s
Isolation movements can be trained with moderate loads for strength, though peak strength expression is secondary to compound lifts.
Hypertrophy
- Sets
- 3–5
- Reps
- 10–20
- Rest
- 45–90 s
Isolation exercises shine in the 10–20 rep range with a 2-second eccentric. Taking the final set close to failure drives maximum hypertrophic stimulus.
Endurance
- Sets
- 2–4
- Reps
- 20–30
- Rest
- 20–45 s
Light-load, high-rep isolation work is useful for rehab, joint health, and pump-focused training.
Which Workout Splits Include Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head?
Based on the muscles this exercise targets, it fits naturally into these training splits and day types:
Push / Pull / Legs
Push Day
Upper / Lower
Upper Day
Full Body
Any session
Bro Split
Arms Day
Not sure which split is right for you? Cora builds personalised training plans that match your schedule and goals. Learn more about progressive overload.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does the Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head work?
The Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head primarily targets your Triceps. Secondary muscles worked include Shoulders. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your upper arms.
What equipment do I need for the Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head?
The Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head requires ez barbell. Make sure your equipment is properly set up and you have enough space to perform the movement with full range of motion.
How do I perform the Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head with proper form?
Start by 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. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.
How often should I do the Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head?
For most people, allow 1–2 days between sessions targeting the same muscle group. That translates to 2–4 sessions per week. Small muscles like the biceps, triceps, and calves have a limited cross-sectional area and are already engaged during compound pulling and pressing. They typically recover in 24–48 h, making 2–4 direct sessions per week feasible (Israetel, 'Scientific Principles of Strength Training').
What are the best sets and reps for the Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head?
It depends on your goal. For strength: 3–4 sets of 5–8 with 90–120 s rest. For hypertrophy (muscle growth): 3–5 sets of 10–20 with 45–90 s rest. For endurance: 2–4 sets of 20–30 with 20–45 s rest.
Which workout splits is the Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head best for?
The Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head fits well into the following training splits: Push / Pull / Legs (Push Day), Upper / Lower (Upper Day), Full Body (Any session), Bro Split (Arms Day). It is classified as a push, upper movement.
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