Lying Barbell Extensions

This exercise is used to work the triceps. It is very useful to have a training partner for this exercise.

 

The exercise

• Find a flat bench and lie down on your back.
• Put your feet flat on the floor, with a shoulders width apart.
• Place your hands behind your head and let your training partner give you the barbell.
• Take a narrow (slightly narrower then shoulder width) grip on the barbell, while keeping your upper arm vertical.
• For reaching the starting position, push the barbell up until your arms are vertical above your chest.
• Slowly move the barbell back down, moving only your forearms.
• End the downward movement when the barbell is nearly touching your forehead.
• Push the barbell back up, while still holding your upper arm in a fixed position.
• Repeat the exercise

Tips & Tricksback up.

• Perform the exercise in a controlled manner throughout the entire exercise.
  
  
• Let your training partner help you, if you have trouble reaching your desired number of repetitions. Your training partner can help by slightly pushing the middle of the barbell in a steady upward movement.