Spark New Tricep Growth

Lean Muscle News Subscriber Adam Holtz sent in this excellent triceps builder. The movement really stretches and develops the entire triceps region. Give it a try.

Here is a variation to the traditional Lying Triceps Extension ("skull crushers").

This exercise, the Incline Triceps Extension, seems to have a greater focus on these muscles and may need significantly less weight.

- Set an incline bench to 70-80 degree angle.

- Lay back onto the bench so that your head is just above the top of the bench, and plant your feet on the ground for support, without sitting.

- Using an EZ curl bar, extend your arms above your head.

- Take a close grip and keep your upper arms parallel to your ears and close to your head.

- Now, the movement becomes similar to the Lying Triceps Extension, except you get a much better stretch by bringing the bar down and behind your head (remember to keep your upper arms locked in place) instead of simply down to your forehead.

-Try using a very light weight to get the form.

sounds like a GREAT variation ... I think I'll try it ...

but one question (I'm even embarrased for asking - I really should know better): the 70-80degree angle ... is that from vertical or horizontal? :blush:

From horizontal so that you are sitting more up than laying down.

kewl - thanks!

is it better than close grip bensh press ??