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Barbell Lying Close-grip Triceps Extension

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Triceps accessibility Upper Arms
Shoulders

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Barbell Lying Close-grip Triceps Extension is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders.

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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.

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