Triceps · Ez barbell · Intermediate

How to do Ez Barbell Decline Triceps Extension

The EZ barbell decline triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed on a decline bench using an EZ bar. It requires good control and technique to avoid injury, especially to the elbows and shoulders.

Ez Barbell Decline Triceps Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Ez barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Ez Barbell Decline Triceps Extension, step by step

  1. Lie on a decline bench with your head lower than your feet and your feet secured.
  2. Hold the ez barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Extend your arms fully, keeping your elbows close to your head.
  4. Lower the barbell slowly towards your forehead, bending your elbows.
  5. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

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Ez Barbell Decline 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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