Incline EZ Bar Triceps Extension

How To Do An Incline EZ Bar Triceps Extension Correctly

The Incline EZ Bar Triceps Extension is a great exercise to isolate the triceps.

The zig zag shape of the EZ Bar makes it easier on your wrists.

The primary distinction between a flat bench and an incline skull crusher lies in the bench angle, which affects how the triceps are targeted.

On a flat bench, the workload is distributed more evenly across all three tricep heads.

In contrast, an incline bench places greater emphasis on the long head of the triceps due to the enhanced stretch created at the beginning of the movement.

To get started:

1. Lie back on a 30 degree angle incline bench, and with your hands slightly less than shoulder width apart, hold an EZ Bar with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight up to hold the EZ Bar above your forehead.
2. While keeping your upper arms stationary, under control, slowly bend your elbows to lower the bar until your forearms reach just past parallel to the ground.
3. Contract your triceps and straighten your arms to lift the EZ Bar back to the beginning position.
4. Repeat.

Primary Muscles Worked

Beginner Variation

• Seated Machine Incline Overhead Triceps Extension