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Exercise Guide
How to do ez-barbell incline triceps extension
Master the setup, range of motion, and tempo for safer, more effective reps.
The EZ-barbell incline triceps extension, also known as incline skull crushers, targets the long head of the triceps. The incline bench provides a unique angle that increases the stretch on the muscle at the bottom of the movement. Using an EZ-bar reduces wrist strain, allowing for a more comfortable and effective workout that builds significant mass and strength in the arms.
Stats
DIFFICULTY
Untrained to Beginner
EQUIPMENT
Ez Barbell, Bench
TARGET MUSCLES
Triceps
Instructions for Proper Form
Setup:
- Bench Angle: Set an incline bench to a 45-60 degree angle.
- Position: Lie back on the bench, holding an EZ-bar with a narrow, overhand grip.
- Starting Position: Press the bar up so it's directly over your chest with your arms fully extended.
The Movement:
- Lowering: Keeping your upper arms still, bend at the elbows to slowly lower the bar towards your forehead or just behind your head.
- Stretch: Lower the bar until you feel a good stretch in your triceps.
- Extension: Exhale and use your triceps to press the bar back to the starting position. Squeeze at the top.
Tips:
- The EZ-bar can be more comfortable on the wrists than a straight bar for this exercise.
- Keep your elbows tucked in and pointing towards the ceiling as much as possible.
- Control the weight on the way down to protect your joints (and your head).
Common mistakes: Flaring the elbows outward, lowering the bar to the chin instead of the forehead, and arching the back off the bench.
Alternatives
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Cable
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Cable
cable pushdown(with rope)
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cable one arm side triceps pushdown
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Bench
barbell incline triceps extension
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Cable
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Cable
cable overhead triceps extension
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Dumbbell
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Cable
cable lying triceps extension(low)
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Cable
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Bench
barbell seated overhead triceps extension
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Dumbbell
dumbbell seated triceps extension
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Dumbbell
dumbbell one arm tricep extension
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Cable
cable lying triceps extension
Triceps
Bench
barbell lying triceps extension
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Triceps Extension Machine
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Cable
cable triceps pushdown(SZ bar)
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Decline Bench
ez-barbell decline triceps extension
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Dumbbell
dumbbell one arm kickback
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Bench
dumbbell triceps kickback
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Dip Bar
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None
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Barbell
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None
kneeling triceps extension
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Dumbbell
dumbbell lying triceps extension
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Ez Barbell
ez-barbell incline triceps extension
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Dumbbell
dumbbell seated triceps extension
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Cable
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Smith Machine
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Bench
barbell close grip bench press
TricepsChest+1