Lying Triceps Press

A intermediate strength exercise for the triceps, done with a ez curl bar.

Main muscles: Triceps
Equipment: EZ curl bar
Level: Intermediate
Type: Isolation
Movement: Push

How to do the Lying Triceps Press

Lie on a flat bench with either an e-z bar (my preference) or a straight bar placed on the floor behind your head and your feet on the floor.
Grab the bar behind you, using a medium overhand (pronated) grip, and raise the bar in front of you at arms length. Tip: The arms should be perpendicular to the torso and the floor. The elbows should be tucked in. This is the starting position.
As you breathe in, slowly lower the weight until the bar lightly touches your forehead while keeping the upper arms and elbows stationary.
At that point, use the triceps to bring the weight back up to the starting position as you breathe out.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Sets and reps

Muscle	3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds
Pump or finisher	2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Lying Triceps Press

Questions

What muscles does the Lying Triceps Press work?

Mainly the triceps.

Is the Lying Triceps Press good for beginners?

It's rated intermediate. Beginners can build up to it with EZ-Bar Skullcrusher first.

What can I do instead of the Lying Triceps Press?

Good alternatives that train the triceps: Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin, EZ-Bar Skullcrusher, Body-Up or Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press.

How many sets and reps of the Lying Triceps Press should I do?

Muscle: 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds. Pump or finisher: 2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).