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Lying Tricep Extension
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Lying triceps extension emphasizing the long head; more effective on a decline bench with an EZ-curl bar.
Detail
The lying tricep extension has primary emphasis on the Long Head, with the Medial and Lateral Heads as secondary emphasis. It is more effective when lying on a decline bench with an EZ-curl bar. It is the long-head (MEO) triceps exercise (LH, M, L) and occupies the "midrange" position of the triceps Positions-of-Flexion chart (with cable pushdown). EZ-curl bars are preferred (also barbell).
Key facts
- Primary Emphasis: Long Head.
- Secondary Emphasis: Medial Head and Lateral Head.
- More effective on a decline bench with an EZ-curl bar.
Connections
- triceps — long head primary.
- french-press / overhead-tricep-extension — related long-head exercises.
SourceReference manual
p.428p.596p.600p.672
Cited authorities in source: Thompson (1989).
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