Incline Barbell Triceps Extension

Technique

How to perform Incline Barbell Triceps Extension

1. Set an incline bench between roughly 45 and 75 degrees and hold a barbell with an overhand grip slightly narrower than shoulder width.
2. Lie back with your feet planted and position the bar above and slightly behind your head.
3. Keep your upper arms angled toward your head and maintain that angle as you bend your elbows.
4. Lower the bar behind your head through a range you can control without moving your upper arms.
5. Extend your elbows to return the bar along the same arc, keeping your torso supported.
6. Finish the set by bringing the bar back to a controlled position before sitting up.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Long Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Medial Head.