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Triceps

Lying Triceps Press

Lying Triceps Press (Start)Lying Triceps Press (End)
LevelIntermediateEquipmentEZ curl barMechanicIsolationForcePush

A lying E-Z bar triceps extension, often called a skull crusher, where your elbows bend and straighten to build the triceps.

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

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Setup

  1. 1Lie on a flat bench holding an E-Z curl bar with an overhand grip a little narrower than shoulder width.
  2. 2Press the bar over your chest with your arms straight.
  3. 3Plant your feet and brace your core.

How to perform

  1. 1Keeping your upper arms still, bend your elbows to lower the bar toward your forehead.
  2. 2Stop just above your head with a stretch in the triceps.
  3. 3Extend your elbows to press the bar back up.
  4. 4Squeeze your triceps at the top.

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