EZ-Bar Seated Triceps Extension
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exercise_detail.body_part: enums.body_part.TRICEPS
exercise_detail.description
The EZ Bar Seated Triceps Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii muscles. It involves extending the elbows to lift the weight overhead, emphasizing the long head of the triceps. This exercise is performed while seated, providing stability and allowing for a focused contraction of the triceps.
exercise_detail.how_to_perform
- Sit on a bench with back support, keeping your feet flat on the floor.
- Grip an EZ bar with both hands using a pronated grip (palms facing forward), hands shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the bar overhead until your arms are fully extended, keeping your elbows close to your head.
- Inhale and slowly lower the bar behind your head by bending your elbows, maintaining a controlled motion.
- Exhale and extend your arms back to the starting position by contracting your triceps.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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exercise_detail.tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability throughout the exercise.
- Avoid flaring your elbows outward; keep them close to your head to target the triceps effectively.
- Use a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form without straining.
- Focus on a slow and controlled movement to maximize muscle engagement.
- Ensure that your back remains straight and supported by the bench at all times.
exercise_detail.common_mistakes
- Flaring elbows outward instead of keeping them close to the head.
- Allowing the back to arch excessively, reducing core engagement.
- Using momentum by swinging the bar instead of controlled movement.
- Lowering the bar too far behind the head, risking shoulder strain.
- Not fully extending the elbows at the top of the movement.
- Gripping the bar too wide, causing wrist discomfort.
- Neglecting to keep the upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
- Using a weight that's too heavy, compromising form and control.
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