Decline Lying Triceps Extension / Decline Skull Crushers
- Set up a decline bench to between 15 and 30 degrees. (The angle is not important, your comfort and form is.)
- Place the EZ bar on the rack at the foot of the bench.
- Sit on the bench and position your feet under the foot pads.
- Lean forward and grip the EZ bar with an overhand grip, shoulder width apart.
- Lift the bar from the rack. (Because of your position when doing this, I recommend getting a spotter to assist you)
- Lat flat on the bench holding the bar above your chest with your arms extended and elbows locked.
- Lower the EZ bar towards you by bending your arms toward you in a smooth arc. Your upper arms should not move.
- Continue lowering the bar until it is just above or gently touching your forehead. You should feel a stretch in your triceps.
- Hold and squeeze you triceps for a count of one.
- Return to the staring position by extending your arms in a smooth arc. (Again, your upper arms should not move)
- Repeat.
This exercise can be performed using a single dumbbell or a barbell.
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Barbell Pushups / Push-ups
Bent Over Double Arm Tricep Kickbacks
Assisted / Machine Seated Tricep Dips
Decline lying triceps extension / decline skull crushers is a gym work out exercise that targets triceps and also involves abs and shoulders. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Barbell pushups / push-ups, bent over double arm tricep kickbacks and assisted / machine seated tricep dips are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as decline lying triceps extension / decline skull crushers. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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