Tricep Exercise Articles:

This weeks feature tricep workout & tricep muscle building articles are located on the tricep articles page. We update our tricep workout articles often so check back for updates.

Tricep Exercises:

Tricep exercise
Best tricep exercise
Tricep extension
Tricep dip
Lying tricep extension
Tricep rope extension
Tricep kickback
Tricep press down
Close grip bench press
Tricep Pushups

Tricep Workouts:

Best Tricep workout
Tricep workout
Tricep training

Tricep Muscle & Injury:

Tricep muscle (anatomy)
Tricep stretch
Tricep injury
Tricep tendonitis

Lying Tricep Extension

The lying tricep extension (AKA skullcrusher) is probably the best exercise to buid size and strength on your tricep muscles. The lying tricep extension fully isolates the triceps and allows you to load up heavy weights. And heavy weights equals muscle growth. We like the lying triceo extension so much we have put it on our best tricep exercise page!

On this page we're going to show you how to perform the lying tricep extension using strict technique. You must use correct technique in every rep of the lying tricep extension to get the full benefits! We have the full rundown about the lying tricep extension and some technique tips below:

Lying Tricep Extension
Exercise Name:	Lying Tricep Extension
Equipment Used:	Bench, EZ or straight bar
Muscles Worked:	Triceps
Variations:	Reverse grip lying tricep extension
How To Do:	Grip the bar with a close grip (less than shoulder width) with your palms facing down Lay on the bench with your feet firmly on the floor and your arms fully extended above your head Now move the weight back slightly (so it's slightly behind your head - see pic) Now slowly lower the weight until it's almost touching your forehead. Keep your elbows tucked in tight! Slowly raise the weight back to the starting position Repeat steps 3-5 for desired reps
Example Pictures:	Lying tricep extension start Lying tricep extension finish
Good technique tips:	With the lying tricep extension it's VERY important to keep your elbows tucked in tight. Flairing your elbows out involves the shoulders in the exercise and you will not see all the benefits. Also, at the top of the lying tricep extension your arms should be pointing back behind you slightly (not straight up).