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Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin

How to do the Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

IsolationE-Z Curl BarIntermediatePush
Primary muscles

Triceps

Secondary

Equipment

E-Z Curl Bar

Step by step

How to do the Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin

  1. 1

    While holding a barbell or EZ Curl bar with a pronated grip (palms facing forward), lie on your back on a flat bench with your head off the end of the bench. Tip: If you are holding a barbell grab it using a shoulder-width grip and if you are using an E-Z Bar grab it on the inner handles.

  2. 2

    Extend your arms in front of you as you hold the barbell over your chest. The arms should be perpendicular to your torso (90-degree angle). This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    As you inhale, lower the bar in a semi-circular motion by bending at the elbows and while keeping the upper arm stationary and elbows in. Keep lowering the bar until it lightly touches your chin.

  4. 4

    As you exhale bring the bar back up to the starting position by pushing the bar up in a semi-circular motion. Contract the triceps hard at the top of the movement for a second. Tip: Again, only the forearms should move. The upper arms should remain stationary at all times.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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