How to do it
Grip the EZ bar on the angled bends to keep your wrists in a neutral position.
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Sit on a bench with back support holding an EZ barbell overhead with arms fully extended.
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Keep your elbows close to your head and bend them to lower the bar behind your head.
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Extend your arms to return to the starting position, focusing on using your triceps.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the movement in a slow and controlled manner to maintain tension on the triceps throughout the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the descent
- ✕Drifting the upper arms forward mid-rep
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of the movement