EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension

The seated overhead extension on an EZ-bar; the bench back steadies the spine and the angled grips spare the wrists.

How to do it

Setup

Seated against a bench back, EZ-bar overhead on the inner bends, elbows by the ears.

Steps

Lower the bar behind the neck by bending the elbows.
Keep the head still against the pad.
Press the bar back to lockout overhead.

Common mistakes

Elbows drifting apart at the bottom: bring them back in line. Back peeling off the pad: keep it flat. Rushing the lowering: control the bar behind the neck.

Breathing

Inhale lowering, exhale extending.