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Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension

How to do the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Triceps

Secondary

Equipment

Barbell

Step by step

How to do the Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension

  1. 1

    Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and slowly lay down on the bench.

  2. 2

    Using a close grip (a grip that is slightly less than shoulder width), lift the EZ bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked and elbows in. The arms should be perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position. Tip: In order to protect your rotator cuff, it is best if you have a spotter help you lift the barbell off the rack.

  3. 3

    As you breathe in and you keep the upper arms stationary, bring the bar down slowly by moving your forearms in a semicircular motion towards you until you feel the bar slightly touch your forehead. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.

  4. 4

    Lift the bar back to the starting position by contracting the triceps and exhaling.

  5. 5

    Repeat until the recommended amount of repetitions is performed.

In Ascend

Log it, see it on your body.

Every Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your triceps volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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