Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin

Triceps

Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin

Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin (Start)

Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin (End)

LevelIntermediate EquipmentEZ curl bar MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A lying triceps press with an E-Z curl bar lowered toward your chin, loading the triceps through elbow extension.

Strength

Primary musclesTriceps

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.0 kcal/min

Estimate range 13–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %

Effort during a set4.5 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Lie on a flat bench holding an E-Z curl bar with a narrow overhand grip on the inner bends.
2Press the bar up so your arms are straight above your shoulders.
3Tuck your shoulder blades against the bench and plant your feet.

How to perform

1Keep your elbows pointing forward and fairly close together.
2Bend your elbows to lower the bar in a controlled arc toward your chin.
3Stop just before the bar touches you, with your upper arms still nearly vertical.
4Extend your arms to press the bar back up.
5Squeeze your triceps at the top.