EZ Barbell Seated Triceps Extension

Description

The EZ barbell seated triceps extension is an overhead tricep extension done seated with an EZ curl bar. The seated position locks the body in place. The EZ bar grip is comfortable for the wrists and shoulders.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

EZ Bar Seated Triceps Extension Instructions

  1. Sit upright on a bench with back support.
  2. Hold an EZ curl bar overhead with a close grip.
  3. Bring the elbows alongside the head.
  4. Brace your core and keep the chest up.
  5. Lower the bar behind the head by bending the elbows.
  6. Keep the elbows pointing up.
  7. Extend the arms back overhead.
  8. Squeeze the triceps hard at lockout.

EZ Bar Seated Triceps Extension Form & Visual

Ez Barbell Seated Triceps Extension

EZ Bar Seated Triceps Extension Benefits

  • Trains the long head
  • Strong tricep builder
  • Useful for arm size
  • Strict seated form
  • Builds the upper arms

EZ Bar Seated Triceps Extension Muscles Worked

  • Triceps brachii
  • Anconeus
  • Posterior deltoid

EZ Bar Seated Triceps Extension Variations & Alternatives

  • Overhead Tricep Extension
  • Skull Crusher
  • Cable Tricep Extension
  • Tricep Pushdown