Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension

How to do the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension

1. Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and slowly lay down on the bench.
2. Using a close grip (a grip that is slightly less than shoulder width), lift the EZ bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked and elbows in. The arms should be perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position. Tip: In order to protect your rotator cuff, it is best if you have a spotter help you lift the barbell off the rack.
3. As you breathe in and you keep the upper arms stationary, bring the bar down slowly by moving your forearms in a semicircular motion towards you until you feel the bar slightly touch your forehead. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
4. Lift the bar back to the starting position by contracting the triceps and exhaling.
5. Repeat until the recommended amount of repetitions is performed.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	triceps
Equipment	barbell
Difficulty	beginner
Type	isolation

No barbell? Train the same muscles with these

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Harder than the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension

Bench Press with Chains expert · Barbell Reverse Band Bench Press intermediate · Barbell Pin Presses intermediate · Barbell

Superset the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension with

Opposing biceps work — alternate sets without extra rest.

Barbell Curl biceps Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline biceps Close-Grip EZ Bar Curl biceps Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl biceps

Common questions

What muscles does the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension work?

The Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension primarily works the triceps. Band Skull Crusher, Body-Up, and Body Tricep Press train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension?

A Barbell. Without a barbell, Body-Up, Body Tricep Press, and Standing Towel Triceps Extension train the same muscle, and 11 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension is rated beginner. Bench Press with Chains, Reverse Band Bench Press, and Pin Presses are the progressions from here.

Where should the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension go in a workout?

Late — the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension is isolation work, so it follows your compounds. Supersetting it with Barbell Curl and Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline cuts session time without extra rest.

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