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.
Triceps
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E-Z Curl Bar
How to do the Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin: common questions
What muscles does the Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin work?
The Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin primarily works the Triceps.
Is the Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin suitable for beginners?
The Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin?
To do the Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin you'll need an E-Z curl bar.
Is the Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin a compound or isolation exercise?
The Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin is an isolation exercise, it targets the triceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin with correct form?
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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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