barbell lying close-grip triceps extension
barbell lying close-grip triceps extension — highlighted muscle: triceps

Muscles worked

triceps, shoulders

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barbell lying close-grip triceps extension

Body part
upper arms
Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.

  2. 2

    Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing up.

  3. 3

    Extend your arms fully, lifting the barbell above your chest.

  4. 4

    Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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