Incline Barbell Triceps Extension – Triceps Exercise

by Gym Rat on February 18, 2011

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.
  • Slowly return to the starting position while exhaling and contracting your triceps.
  • Repeat until failure or do 3 sets of 10-12 reps.

You can also do this exercise with and ez-bar or dumbbells.

Video Demo on how to do this exercise

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