Triceps · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Barbell Lying Triceps Extension

The barbell lying triceps extension is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, performed by lying on a bench and lowering a barbell towards the forehead before extending the arms back up.

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

How to do Barbell Lying 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. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Barbell Lying Triceps Extension in SPLYT

Barbell Lying 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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