How to do it
Take two full seconds to lower the bar toward your forehead each rep.
- 1
Lie back on an incline bench holding an EZ barbell above your chest with arms fully extended.
- 2
Keep your elbows fixed and close to your head.
- 3
Lower the barbell by bending at the elbows until the bar is just above your forehead.
- 4
Extend your arms to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your upper arms stationary and only move your forearms to fully engage the triceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lowering the bar past the forehead
- ✕Arching the lower back off the incline bench
- ✕Bending the wrists backward under the bar