Lying Triceps Press
How to do the Lying Triceps Press 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 Triceps Press
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Lie on a flat bench with either an e-z bar (my preference) or a straight bar placed on the floor behind your head and your feet on the floor.
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Grab the bar behind you, using a medium overhand (pronated) grip, and raise the bar in front of you at arms length. Tip: The arms should be perpendicular to the torso and the floor. The elbows should be tucked in. This is the starting position.
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As you breathe in, slowly lower the weight until the bar lightly touches your forehead while keeping the upper arms and elbows stationary.
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At that point, use the triceps to bring the weight back up to the starting position as you breathe out.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Lying Triceps Press: common questions
What muscles does the Lying Triceps Press work?
The Lying Triceps Press primarily works the Triceps.
Is the Lying Triceps Press suitable for beginners?
The Lying Triceps Press 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 Triceps Press?
To do the Lying Triceps Press you'll need an E-Z curl bar.
Is the Lying Triceps Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Lying Triceps Press 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 Triceps Press with correct form?
Lie on a flat bench with either an e-z bar (my preference) or a straight bar placed on the floor behind your head and your feet on the floor. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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