EZ Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- EZ Barbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Anterior Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- EZ Bar Skull Crusher
How to: EZ Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head
- Lie flat on a bench with your feet on the floor for stability.
- Hold the EZ bar with an overhand grip, bringing the bar above your head.
- Keeping your elbows close to your ears, lower the bar behind your head until your forearms are parallel to the ground.
- Press the bar back to the starting position, squeezing your triceps at the top of the movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows outwards during the movement.
- Lifting the bar using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Not lowering the bar sufficiently, limiting tricep engagement.
Modifications
- Perform with lighter weights if you're a beginner or have shoulder concerns.
- Use a stability ball for better support while performing the exercise.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your head to maximize tricep engagement.
- Align the EZ bar with your skull and control the movement to avoid injury.
- Maintain a neutral spine and engage your core throughout the exercise.
EZ Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
weightlifting
isolation
barbell