The main benefit of the lying barbell triceps extension is the hypertrophy of the triceps that comes with the motion. Lying barbell triceps extension are isolation exercises, meaning they use just one joint. Unlike other triceps exercises, the lying triceps extension activates all three heads of the triceps, which means that your entire triceps will become stronger through this exercise. However, lying barbell extensions put no pressure on the wrists so they are an alternative for people with wrist strain or injury.
Muscles Worked in the Lying Barbell Triceps Extension
