Intermediate

BARBELL LYING EXTENSION

Upper arms
Body Part
Triceps
Target Muscle
Barbell
Equipment
Intermediate
Difficulty
Triceps
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
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Step:2 Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
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Step:3 Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
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Step:4 Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
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Step:5 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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