Seated EZ Bar Tricep Extension

The EZ bar tricep extension is a variation of the classic barbell french press.  Instead of loading up the elbow joint with tons of stress, the EZ bar allows for a more natural movement of the arms. The EZ bar tricep extension is one of the more effective tricep building exercises because it allow you to train with a heavy weight, thereby stimulating maximum muscle fibers and muscle growth.

If you're looking for an excellent "bread and butter" triceps exercise that will allow you to increase the size of your arms without placing unnecessary stress on your joints, then the EZ bar triceps extension may be the exercise for you. I personally like to incorporate this powerful exercise into my triceps workouts whenever I begin to feel any type of pain in my elbow joint due to overuse.  It typically allows me to continue training heavy without the nagging joint pain that heavy skull crushers and push downs can cause.

If you're not sure how to perform the EZ bar tricep extension, check out this video...

Ideal EZ Bar Tricep Extension Form

Muscles Used During The Seated EZ Bar Tricep Extension Target Body Part: Arms Primary Muscles: Medial, Lateral and Long Head of the Triceps Secondary Muscles: Trapezius, Erector Spinae, Rotator Cuff, Anterior and Medial Deltoids, Posterior Deltoids, Extensors, Serratus Anterior, Rectus Abdominus, Transverse Abdominus, Obliques

Starting Position: Sit and grab a Z-bar with both hands (facing up) holding it behind your head.

Downward Phase: Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell by bending your elbows.

Upward Phase: Exhale and extend your elbows to move the Z-bar back up to the starting position.

Special Instructions: This exercise stretches and contracts the long head of the triceps brachii. In order to stabilize your spine and prevent any arching in your lower back, it’s important to contract your abdominal core muscles while performing this exercise.

EZ Bar Tricep Extension Side View

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