Best Triceps Workouts With Ez Bar For Women
About
An EZ-Bar is a versatile and ergonomic barbell with angled grips designed to reduce joint strain and enhance comfort during exercises.
This workout is optimized to target the triceps, the muscles located at the back of your upper arm integral to arm extension and pressing movements.
Utilizing exercises such as tricep extensions and close-grip pressing, this routine provides effective isolation and strength improvement.
For women averaging 5’5” in height and 140 lbs in weight at 34 years old, recommended reps and weights are adjusted accordingly, with the understanding that individual capabilities may vary significantly.
Regardless of gender, these exercises focus on balanced development and fitness progression.
The 2 Best Triceps Exercises with EZ Bar for Women
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1. Skullcrusher
Skullcrusher demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED2,594,390Triceps Strength97 mScoreTriceps
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Flat BenchSkullcrushers are a triceps exercise performed while lying on a bench. This movement focuses on isolating the triceps and can be done with an EZ-Bar for better grip and stability.
How to do it
- Lie back on a bench, keeping your shoulder blades squeezed and your heels flat on the ground.
- Ensure the bench supports your head, shoulders, and buttocks at all times.
- Hold the EZ-Bar above your shoulders with hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your upper arms still and bend your elbows to lower the bar just above your forehead.
- Exhale as you extend your arms to lift the bar back to the starting position.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps22.5lbs28reps22.5lbs38reps22.5lbs2. EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension
EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED713,098Triceps Strength87 mScoreTricepsEZ BarThe EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension is a great exercise that focuses on strengthening the triceps. Using an EZ-Bar makes it easier to grip, helping you lift more weight safely while also improving your overall strength and stability.
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- Hold the EZ-bar with both hands behind your head, elbows pointing up.
- Push the EZ-bar overhead by contracting your triceps, keeping elbows steady.
- Lower the EZ-bar back behind your head slowly, maintaining tension in your triceps.
- Keep your core tight and back straight throughout the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps17.5lbs28reps17.5lbs38reps17.5lbs