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How to do Barbell Lying Close-grip Triceps Extension

The barbell lying close-grip triceps extension is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, performed lying on a bench with a barbell using a close grip. It emphasizes triceps development and also engages the shoulders as secondary muscles.

Barbell Lying Close-grip Triceps Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Barbell Lying Close-grip Triceps Extension, step by step

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
  2. Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing up.
  3. Extend your arms fully, lifting the barbell above your chest.
  4. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Lying Close-grip Triceps Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

Track Barbell Lying Close-grip Triceps Extension in SPLYT

Barbell Lying Close-grip Triceps Extension is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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