This exercise involves lying on a bench and using a barbell to perform triceps extensions. The movement involves lowering the barbell behind the head and then extending the arms back up to the starting position. This exercise targets the triceps muscles and can be performed with varying weights and repetitions.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the triceps muscles, helping to build strength and size in the arms
- Improves overall upper body strength and stability
- Can be performed with a variety of weights and variations to challenge the muscles in different ways
- Helps to improve range of motion in the elbow joint
- Can be easily incorporated into a full body workout routine
How to perform
- Start by lying flat on a bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
- Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your arms straight up above your chest, keeping your elbows close to your head.
- Slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead, bending your elbows and keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Pause when the barbell is just above your forehead, then slowly raise it back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Triceps
Primary