Barbell Lying 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
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Lying Triceps Extension
How to: Barbell Lying extension
- Lie on a flat bench with a barbell held over your head with arms extended.
- Keep your elbows stationary and close to your ears.
- Slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead until your elbows reach a 90-degree angle.
- Push the barbell back up to the starting position while squeezing your triceps.
Common Mistakes
- Letting elbows flare out too much.
- Using too much weight and sacrificing form.
- Not fully extending the arms.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to maintain proper form if struggling.
- Perform the exercise with a single arm using a dumbbell if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your head to maximize triceps engagement.
- Don't allow the bar to drop too low; maintain control throughout the movement.
- Exhale on exertion and inhale on descent.
Barbell Lying extension Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
barbell
extension
exercise