Exercise The Right Way - The Lying Triceps Extension
by Rick
Mitchell
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Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly
from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building
program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to
performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most
bodybuilders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to
describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these
exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct
techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights.
If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of the little
faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the
better.
In this article we'll take a close look at the lying
triceps extension.
MUSCLES TARGETED: triceps
brachii
STARTING POSITION
Assume a supine position on a
bench.
Grasp the bar with a closed, pronated grip.
Position the bar
over the chest with the elbows fully extended and the arms
parallel.
Point the elbows away from the face.
This is the starting
point for all repetitions.
DOWNWARD MOVEMENT
Allow the
elbows to slowly flex to lower the bar toward the face.
Make sure the
wrists remain rigid and elbows point away from face.
Keep the upper
arms parallel with each other.
Lower the bar until it touches the
head.
UPWARD MOVEMENT
Push the bar upward until the elbows
are fully extended.
Make sure the wrists remain rigid and elbows point
away from face.
Keep the upper arms parallel with each other.
Repeat
or finish set.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rick Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website
that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of
bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding
Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this
article.
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