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Best Triceps Workouts With Ez Bar To Build Muscle Mass

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The EZ-Bar, a uniquely designed barbell featuring ergonomic bends, provides comfortable grip positions suitable for various exercises, enhancing stability and versatility.

To effectively develop muscle mass, this workout incorporates a blend of compound movements targeting multiple muscle groups and isolation exercises focused on specific areas, optimized with lower weights and higher repetitions for hypertrophic outcomes.

The triceps, located on the back of the upper arm, play a vital role in elbow extension and pushing motions, making them essential for balanced arm strength. This routine includes triceps-specific exercises, capitalizing on the EZ-Bar's benefits, aimed at fostering growth and building size for well-rounded muscle development.

The 2 Best Triceps Exercises with EZ Bar to Build Muscle Mass

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  • 1. Skullcrusher

    Skullcrusher demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    2,594,390
    Triceps Strength
    97 mScore
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    EZ Bar
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    Flat Bench

    Skullcrushers 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

    1. Lie back on a bench, keeping your shoulder blades squeezed and your heels flat on the ground.
    2. Ensure the bench supports your head, shoulders, and buttocks at all times.
    3. Hold the EZ-Bar above your shoulders with hands shoulder-width apart.
    4. Keep your upper arms still and bend your elbows to lower the bar just above your forehead.
    5. Exhale as you extend your arms to lift the bar back to the starting position.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    35lbs
    2
    8reps
    35lbs
    3
    8reps
    35lbs
  • 2. EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension

    EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    713,098
    Triceps Strength
    87 mScore
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    EZ Bar

    The 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

    1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
    2. Hold the EZ-bar with both hands behind your head, elbows pointing up.
    3. Push the EZ-bar overhead by contracting your triceps, keeping elbows steady.
    4. Lower the EZ-bar back behind your head slowly, maintaining tension in your triceps.
    5. Keep your core tight and back straight throughout the exercise.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    25lbs
    2
    8reps
    25lbs
    3
    8reps
    25lbs