Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension
Also known as: incline ez barbell triceps extension, ez bar incline triceps extension, ez-bar incline triceps extension
The point of Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension is triceps mass behind every press; a wrist-friendly angled bar is how it gets there.
How to do Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension
- Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
- Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and hold the ez barbell with an overhand grip.
- Extend your arms fully overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head.
- Lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
4 sets of 4-6 reps with 3 minutes of rest. Keep the wrists stacked before chasing extra load.
Hypertrophy
4 sets of 8-12 reps with 75-90 seconds of rest. Slow the eccentric before you add another plate.
Endurance
3 sets of 15-20 reps with 45 seconds of rest. Small collar plates give a usable jump on this bar.
Common Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension Mistakes
Assuming the curved bar removes the need for control
The bar spares the wrists, not the elbows, so keep the tempo honest.
Slamming into lockout and jarring the elbow
Finish firm but stop just short of a hard snap at the top.
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Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension?
Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle. Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and hold the ez barbell with an overhand grip. Extend your arms fully overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head. Use an EZ bar and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension work?
The Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension primarily targets the triceps. It is classified as a arms exercise and is performed with an EZ bar.
How many sets and reps of the Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension should I do?
For muscle growth: 4 sets of 8-12 reps with 75-90 seconds of rest. Slow the eccentric before you add another plate. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension good for beginners?
It is an intermediate movement. You will get more out of it once you can already perform the basic arms patterns with controlled form. Beginners can still use it with light load and close attention to technique.
What can I do instead of the Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension?
Try the Cable High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension, Barbell Lying Back Of The Head Tricep Extension or the Weighted Three Bench Dips. Each trains the triceps with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension the same as the incline ez barbell triceps extension?
Yes. The Ez Barbell Incline Triceps Extension is also commonly called the incline ez barbell triceps extension or the ez bar incline triceps extension. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "incline ez barbell triceps extension" and "ez bar incline triceps extension" refer to this same movement.
