Exercise
Barbell lying extension
Barbell lying extension is a moderate exercise. It trains triceps.
Detailed explanation
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
Step by step
- 1
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
- 2
Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
- 3
Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
- 4
Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
