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Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Triceps accessibility Upper Arms
Shoulders

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Ez Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

push

Ez Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using ez 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

Hold the ez barbell with a close grip, palms facing up, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.

3

Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.

4

Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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