Barbell Decline Triceps Extension



Muscles

Target
Triceps Brachii

Synergists
None

Stabilizers
Deltoid, Anterior
Pectoralis Major, Sternal
Latissimus Dorsi
Teres Major
Deltoid, Posterior
Wrist Flexors

Instructions

Preparation
Lie on decline bench with a narrow overhand grip on the barbell. Position barbell over shoulders with arms extended.

Execution
Lower bar by bending elbows. As bar nears head move elbows slightly back just enough to allow bar to clear around the curvature of head. Extend arms. As bar clears head reposition elbows to its former position until arms are fully extended. Repeat.

Comments
With arms fully extended, bar can be brought back over shouldes. Shoulders can be internally rotated between repetitions as needed to allow for a relative release of tension in muscles.

Source: exrx.net