Incline Barbell Triceps Extension

Incline Barbell Triceps Extension

The Incline Barbell Triceps Extension is a intermediate barbell exercise that works the Triceps. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesTriceps
EquipmentBarbell
LevelIntermediate

How to do the Incline Barbell Triceps Extension

  1. 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.
  2. The arms should be in line with the torso above the head.
  3. This will be your starting position.Now lower the bar in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps.
  4. Inhale as you perform this movement.
  5. Tip: Keep your upper arms stationary and close to your head at all times.
  6. Only the forearms should move.Return to the starting position as you breathe out and you contract the triceps.
  7. Hold the contraction for a second.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.