This is another excellent triceps strengthening exercise. This exercise this exercise is isolated type, it also trains your forearms along with triceps. You need a barbell to perform this exercise. This exercise is similar to Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension.

Guide to perform this exercise properly

  • Lie back on an incline bench with inclination between 45-75degrees holding a barbell with an overhand grip.
  • Bring the barbell above your head with arms extended and elbows in.  You arms will be perpendicular to your torso.
  • Keeping your upper arms stationary, lower the bar in an semi circular motion behind your head until your forearms touch you biceps. [click to continue…]

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Triceps Dips

by Gym Rat on February 18, 2011

This exercise tones your triceps. The best part of this exercise is that it does not require any specialized equipment to perform. This is one of the best exercise for triceps while you are traveling. This is a compound exercise, involving both the elbow and the shoulder joint. [click to continue…]

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