Purpose

(1) To work the triceps all the way from the elbow down to the lats.

Execution

(1) Lie along a bench, your head just off the end with knees bent and feet flat on the bench, take hold of a barbell (or E - Z curl bar) with an overhand grip, hands about 10 inches apart. You can also have your training partner assist you in getting the bar in starting position.

(2) Press the weight up until your arms are locked out, but not straight up over your face. Instead, the weight should be back behind the top of your head, with your triceps doing the work of holding it there.

(1) A nice little add on to this exercise is to continue the exercise past the point of temporary muscular failure by performing close grip bench press with the weight you were using for the lying triceps extensions. This is very effective to include as part of a shock routine, or even as part of your usual triceps workout.

Tips

(1) Keep your elbows stationary in order to stabilize the movements and successfully work the triceps. Lying Cross Face Triceps Extensions (Optional) Lying dumbbell extensions also can be done with one dumbbell at a time by bringing the dumbbell across your body to the opposite shoulder. When you finish your reps with one arm, repeat with the opposite one. Changing the angle changes the feel in your triceps.