Lying Triceps Extension
Lying barbell triceps extensions. A skullcrusher variation. It works mainly the triceps.
Flawless ranks it by lifetime volume: Gold, the third of eight ranks, starts at 25,000 kg.
How to do Lying Triceps Extension
- Lie on a flat bench with your head near the end, holding a barbell with a shoulder-width overhand grip over your chest, arms straight.
- Lower the bar behind your head by bending the elbows, keeping the upper arms still and pointing slightly back.
- Go until you feel the stretch in the triceps, then extend the arms back up along the same path.
- Keep the same distance between the elbows the whole way; if they flare out, the weight is too heavy.
These are the same steps you see in the exercise guide in the Flawless app.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscle | Anatomical name |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Triceps | Triceps brachii |
Muscle data from StrengthLog.
Why do it
- Long head of the triceps under stretch
- The part that makes the arm look full
- Overhead position trains shoulder mobility too
How Flawless ranks Lying Triceps Extension
| Rank | Total volume |
|---|---|
| Bronze | start |
| Silver | 5,000 kg |
| Gold | 25,000 kg |
| Platinum | 50,000 kg |
| Diamond | 100,000 kg |
| Obsidian | 150,000 kg |
| Painite | 250,000 kg |
| Antimatter | 1,000,000 kg |
Flawless ranks Lying Triceps Extension by lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. The ladder is the same for everyone, because it measures work done rather than strength relative to bodyweight. The rank updates after every workout.
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Questions
What muscles does Lying Triceps Extension work?
It works mainly the triceps.
How do you do Lying Triceps Extension?
Lie on a flat bench with your head near the end, holding a barbell with a shoulder-width overhand grip over your chest, arms straight. Lower the bar behind your head by bending the elbows, keeping the upper arms still and pointing slightly back. Go until you feel the stretch in the triceps, then extend the arms back up along the same path. Keep the same distance between the elbows the whole way; if they flare out, the weight is too heavy.
How does Flawless rank Lying Triceps Extension?
By lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. Gold starts at 25,000 kg and Diamond at 100,000 kg, the same for everyone.
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