neutral grip [palms facing in]
and lean forward slightly
by hinging at the hips. I
initiate the movement by
extending the elbows and
flexing the triceps, and then
I pull the rope downward
until my elbows are almost
locked out. With the weight
still under control, I slowly
return to the starting
blades tilt forward as you
OVERHEAD
EXTENSION
“I finish off my triceps
workout with this exercise. I
hold the EZ-bar with an
overhand grip at the first grip
position from the center and
raise the bar above my head
to the starting position. I begin
the exercise by lowering the
bar behind my head without
moving my upper arms. Only
your forearms should lower
at the elbow. Continue
lowering until your forearms
are parallel to the floor.”
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FLEX | MARCH ’18