ez barbell incline triceps extension: technique and muscles worked

Animated demonstration of ez barbell incline triceps extension

How to do this exercise

Step:1 Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Step:2 Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and hold the ez barbell with an overhand grip.
Step:3 Extend your arms fully overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head.
Step:4 Lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
Step:5 Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
Step:6 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Equipment: EZ bar
Body part: Arms
Target muscle: Triceps
Secondary muscle: Forearms

Hypertrophy grade

Good8 / 10

Nemeo’s take

This exercise is a specialized tool for targeting the triceps in a stretched position, providing excellent mechanical tension throughout the full range of motion. The stability of the bench reduces core requirements, allowing you to really focus on progressive overload. On the other hand, the elbow joint experiences notable stress, and the grip can become a limiting factor at high loads. Compared to the classic skullcrusher, the inclination accentuates recruitment in the stretching phase, but requires careful technique.

This catalog score reflects Nemeo’s assessment of the exercise’s muscle-building potential. It is not a standardized scientific rating or a personalized recommendation.

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