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Animated demonstration of the barbell lying close-grip triceps extension exercise, targeting the Triceps using Barbell.

barbell lying close-grip triceps extension

Body part
Upper arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target muscle
Triceps
Secondary muscles
shoulders

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.

  2. Step 2: Grasp the barbell with a close grip, hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing up.

  3. Step 3: Extend your arms fully, lifting the barbell above your chest.

  4. Step 4: Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.

  5. Step 5: Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arms back to the starting position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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