EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension
Blast your triceps with the EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension! A targeted exercise for serious arm gains. Proper form is key!
The EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension is a compound exercise that mainly works the triceps, with help from the chest. You'll need: exercise bench or ez curl bar.
Required Equipment
EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension Muscles Worked
Primary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension Variations and Alternatives
How to do the EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension
Ez Barbell Seated Triceps Extension Instructions
Flat bench
Positioning:
Sit on a flat bench with your back straight. Your feet should be flat on the ground, hip-width apart.
Hold the Ez barbell with both hands, palms facing inward, and grip it at the inner angled parts of the bar.
Raise the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully. Your elbows should remain close to your head and pointed forward.
Movement:
Slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows. Keep your upper arms stationary and close to your ears.
Lower the barbell until you feel a stretch in your triceps. Do not let your elbows flare out to the sides.
Press the barbell back to the starting position by extending your elbows, engaging your triceps throughout the movement.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining control and proper form throughout the exercise.
Tips:
Start with a light weight to master the form before increasing the load.
Avoid arching your back; keep your core engaged to support your spine.
Exhale as you lift the weight and inhale as you lower it.
EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension FAQs
What muscles does the EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension work?
The EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension mainly works the triceps, with help from the chest. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension?
Exercise bench or ez curl bar.
Is the EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Lying Extension, Barbell Lying Tricep Extension, Barbell Skullcrusher and Barbell Seated Overhead Triceps Extension.
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