Lying Tricep Extension - A full range tricep muscle exercise

Tricep Extensions to develop complete triceps. If you are looking for a variation to pressdowns for triceps, then tricep extensions are a great alternative.

Purpose -- To Build overall Muscle Mass in the Triceps.

Tricep extension is also called elbow to the lats triceps exercise.

Execution Technique.

This exercise is done using lying on a bench a bar loaded with weights.
 

Steps.

1. Lie on a bench with knees bent and feet flat on the bench.

2. Hold a bar with overhand grip hands 10 inches apart.

3. Press the weights up until your arms are locked out.

4. Keeping the elbows stationary bring the bar to starting position.

Lying Dumbbell Extensions

This is a variation of the barbell extensions n=but instead uses dumbbells. Its important to remember to keep the elbows stationary to isolate the triceps.

Points to remember

• Remember exert while you exert.
• Keep a controlled motion and avoid jerky movements
• Keep whole body steady.

Just to it.

Related Tricep Exercises

Triceps cable pressdowns

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