Bench Dips vs Incline Barbell Triceps Extension

For this exercise you will need to place a bench behind your back. With the bench perpendicular to your body, and while looking away from it, hold on to the bench on its edge with the hands fully extended, separated at shoulder width. The legs will be extended forward, bent at the waist and perpendicular to your torso. This will be your starting position.

Slowly lower your body as you inhale by bending at the elbows until you lower yourself far enough to where there is an angle slightly smaller than 90 degrees between the upper arm and the forearm. Tip: Keep the elbows as close as possible throughout the movement. Forearms should always be pointing down.

Using your triceps to bring your torso up again, lift yourself back to the starting position.

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Hold a barbell with an overhand grip (palms down) that is a little closer together than shoulder width.

Lie back on an incline bench set at any angle between 45-75-degrees.

Bring the bar overhead with your arms extended and elbows in. The arms should be in line with the torso above the head. This will be your starting position.

Now lower the bar in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Inhale as you perform this movement. Tip: Keep your upper arms stationary and close to your head at all times. Only the forearms should move.

Return to the starting position as you breathe out and you contract the triceps. Hold the contraction for a second.

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.