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Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the
perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we
take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic
exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in
actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the
correct techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy
weights. If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of the
little faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the
better.
In this article we'll take a close look at the lying triceps extension.
MUSCLES TARGETED: triceps brachii
STARTING POSITION
Assume a supine position on a bench.
Grasp the bar with a closed, pronated grip.
Position the bar over the chest with the elbows fully extended and the arms
parallel.
Point the elbows away from the face.
This is the starting point for all repetitions.
DOWNWARD MOVEMENT
Allow the elbows to slowly flex to lower the bar toward the face.
Make sure the wrists remain rigid and elbows point away from face.
Keep the upper arms parallel with each other.
Lower the bar until it touches the head.
UPWARD MOVEMENT
Push the bar upward until the elbows are fully extended.
Make sure the wrists remain rigid and elbows point away from face.
Keep the upper arms parallel with each other.
Repeat or finish set.
Richard
Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that
provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of
bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding
Exercises to learn more about the issues covered in this
article.
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