EZ Barbell Seated Triceps Extension

Muscles involved

Triceps

How to do it

1. Sit at the end of a bench with your feet on the floor and grip an EZ bar with your hands about 4 inches apart. 2. Place the bar above your head with your elbows pointing forward and slightly inward. 3. Lower the bar behind your head in a semicircular motion until your forearms touch your biceps. 4. Extend your elbows, contracting your triceps to return to the starting position and repeat.

Equipment required

Barra EZ

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Triceps brachii

Tips

- Keep your elbows always pointing forward to better isolate the triceps. - Avoid arching your back during the movement to protect your lower back. - Control the eccentric phase (lowering) to maximize strength gains.

Difficulty