strength
Lying Triceps Press
Works the triceps, using e-z curl bar.
Specification
| Equipment | e-z curl bar |
| Primary muscles | triceps |
| Secondary muscles | none recorded |
| Mechanic | isolation |
| Force | push |
| Level | intermediate |
| Category | strength |
How to do it
- 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.
- 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.
- As you breathe in, slowly lower the weight until the bar lightly touches your forehead while keeping the upper arms and elbows stationary.
- At that point, use the triceps to bring the weight back up to the starting position as you breathe out.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.