EZ Bar Lying Close Grip Triceps Extension Behind Head

Setup

1. 01Lie on a flat bench holding an EZ bar.
2. 02Take a close grip on the inner angled handles.
3. 03Press the bar up over the upper chest.
4. 04Angle the upper arms slightly back toward the head.

Execution

1. 01Bend the elbows to lower the bar past the head.
2. 02Reach a deep stretch behind the bench.
3. 03Keep the upper arms fixed at their angle.
4. 04Extend the elbows to return to the start.

Checkpoints

• -The bar travels behind the head, not to the forehead.
• -Upper arms hold a constant backward angle.
• -Elbows point up and stay shoulder-width apart.
• -A triceps stretch is felt at the bottom of each rep.

Common mistakes

• -Flaring the elbows out as the bar lowers.
• -Turning it into a pullover by moving the shoulders.
• -Bouncing out of the bottom stretch.
• -Loading too heavy and shortening the range.