Barbell Lying Close-Grip Triceps Extension

Lying with the head at the end of the bench, the upper arms point back past the head; the close-grip bar drops below the bench and the elbows straighten it level with the body.

Triceps Barbell

How to do it

Setup

Lying on a flat bench, head at its end, close grip on the bar, upper arms pointing back past the head.

Steps

Bend the elbows to lower the bar below the level of the bench.
Keep the upper arms fixed, pointing back past the head.
Straighten the elbows until the arms line up with the body.

Common mistakes

Upper arms swinging with the bar: they stay fixed; this is not a pullover. Elbows flaring out: keep them narrow over the head. Arching the lower back off the bench: feet planted, ribs down.

Breathing

Inhale lowering, exhale extending.