Exercise
Incline Barbell Triceps Extension
Also known as: incline skull crusher, incline barbell french press
Incline Barbell Triceps Extension is a isolation exercise for the triceps. Main target: triceps long head. Also works: triceps lateral head, triceps medial head and forearm flexors. Equipment: barbell.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Hold a barbell with an overhand grip (palms down) that is a little closer together than shoulder width.
- Lie back on an incline bench set at any angle between 45-75-degrees.
- Bring the bar overhead with your arms extended and elbows in. The arms should be in line with the torso above the head. This will be your starting position.
- Now lower the bar in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Inhale as you perform this movement. Tip: Keep your upper arms stationary and close to your head at all times. Only the forearms should move.
- Return to the starting position as you breathe out and you contract the triceps. Hold the contraction for a second.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Alternatives with other equipment
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Sled Overhead Triceps Extension
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Standing Towel Triceps Extension
Bodyweight
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