Incline lying extension

A isolation exercise for the triceps. Equipment: ez curl bar and adjustable bench.

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WorksTriceps

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How to do it

Setup: Incline bench, EZ bar over the forehead with straight arms.
Bend the elbows to lower behind the head
Extend back to straight arms

Muscles worked

Incline lying extension: 3D figure mid-rep with the triceps highlighted

Triceps · main

Equipment

EZ curl bar
Adjustable bench

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all incline lying extension alternatives.

Band overhead extensionResistance bands
Band overhead triceps extensionResistance bands
Band pushdownResistance bands and Pull-up bar
Band triceps kickbackResistance bands
Bodyweight triceps extensionNo equipment
Cable overhead triceps extensionCable machine

More triceps exercises

Close-grip bench pressBarbell, Flat bench and Squat rack
Slow dip loweringDip bars
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EZ bar skull crusherEZ curl bar and Flat bench
Overhead dumbbell extensionDumbbells
Cable pushdownCable machine

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