Barbell Lying Close grip Triceps Extension Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Lying Triceps Extension, Skull Crusher
How to: Barbell Lying Close grip Triceps Extension
- Lie on a bench with your back flat and feet on the ground.
- Grasp a barbell with a close grip (hands shoulder-width apart).
- Extend the barbell over your chest with straight arms.
- Lower the barbell towards your forehead while keeping your elbows tucked in.
- Push the bar back up to the starting position using your triceps.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to flare out.
- Using excessive weight, leading to poor form.
- Not engaging the core, which can lead to back strain.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to begin with or perform the exercise without the barbell.
- Perform the exercise on a stability ball to engage core muscles.
Tips
- Keep your elbows tucked in close to your body.
- Control the weight as you lower it to maximize tension on the triceps.
- Ensure that your wrists are in a neutral position to avoid strain.
Barbell Lying Close grip Triceps Extension Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
barbell
close grip
extension