Triceps exercise · ez barbell
EZ Barbell Incline Triceps Extension
The ez barbell incline triceps extension is an ez barbell exercise that targets the triceps, with the shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Ez barbell
- Body part
- Upper arms
How to do the ez barbell incline triceps extension
- Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
- Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and hold the ez barbell with an overhand grip.
- Extend your arms fully overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head.
- Lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the triceps. The shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all triceps exercises or every ez bar exercise.
