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Lying Tricep Extension

Builds the long head of the triceps for bigger arms.

StrengthOtherControlledAll triceps exercises

What it works

Triceps

How to do it

  1. 1Lie on a bench with the bar held over the chest.
  2. 2Bend at the elbows only, lowering the bar toward the forehead or just behind it, then extend back up.
  3. 3Keep the upper arms still and angled slightly back — letting them drift makes it a press.

Cues that matter

Watch a form guide for the lying tricep extension

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