Lying Triceps Press

Lying Triceps Press — Start position
Start position
Lying Triceps Press — End position
End position
Region
Elbow & Arm
Equipment
E-Z Curl Bar
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
isolation
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Lie on a flat bench with either an e-z bar (my preference) or a straight bar placed on the floor behind your head and your feet on the floor.

  2. Grab the bar behind you, using a medium overhand (pronated) grip, and raise the bar in front of you at arms length. Tip: The arms should be perpendicular to the torso and the floor. The elbows should be tucked in. This is the starting position.

  3. As you breathe in, slowly lower the weight until the bar lightly touches your forehead while keeping the upper arms and elbows stationary.

  4. At that point, use the triceps to bring the weight back up to the starting position as you breathe out.

  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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