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EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
How to do the ez barbell decline triceps extension, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- EZ Bar
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Lie back on a decline bench holding an EZ bar with a narrow grip, arms extended over your chest. Bend at the elbows to lower the bar toward your forehead or behind your head, then extend back up by squeezing your triceps. Keep your upper arms still.
- 1Triceps stretching at the bottom and squeezing at the top
- 2Upper arms locked in place while only the forearms move
- 3Wrists firm and neutral on the EZ bar
Common mistakes
- Letting your elbows flare out wide
- Moving your upper arms or pressing with your chest
- Bouncing the bar or losing control on the lowering phase
Muscles worked
The ez barbell decline triceps extension mainly works the triceps, with the forearms assisting.
- TricepsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- Upper AbsMinor
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More triceps exercises
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- How to do the crossbody tricep extension
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- How to do the cable single arm tricep extension
- How to do the kickback
- How to do the lying tricep extension
Last reviewed June 2026.