EZ Barbell Lying Triceps Extension: Do your elbows flare out?
Keep your elbows shoulder-width apart as you slowly lower the bar toward your head, then press it up until your arms are fully straight. Do not let your elbows flare out.
How to fix it
- Lie on your back on a bench with both feet flat on the floor.
- Keep your elbows shoulder-width apart as you slowly lower the bar toward your head.
- From the lowered position, press the bar up until your arms are fully straight.
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Sources differ slightly. Some suggest lowering it to your forehead or the top of your head. Others suggest lowering it behind your head. Either way, lower the bar slowly and with control.
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Sources
- Western Illinois University, NSCA Lifting Proficiencies · Lying Triceps Extension
- NSCA, Basics of Strength and Conditioning
- ACE, Exercise Library · Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions
- ExRx.net, Barbell Lying Triceps Extension
- ExRx.net, Barbell Lying Triceps Extension (Skull Crusher)
- Fitness Volt, Barbell Lying Triceps Extension (Skull Crusher)
- Vargas-Molina S et al., Journal of Physical Education and Sport (2024)
- NSCA, Exercise Technique Manual for Resistance Training, 3rd ed. (Human Kinetics, 2016) · Lying Barbell Triceps Extension
- NSCA, NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, 2nd ed. (Human Kinetics, 2012) · Lying Triceps Extension
This article is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.