10 Best EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension Alternatives for Home Gyms

Ranked EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension Alternatives

10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Open "How to perform this exercise" on a card for the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page.

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   1. Barbell Lying Triceps Extension

   99% match

   • Triceps
   • Barbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   A good swap when you have a barbell to work with, and it still works the triceps.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
   2. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
   3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
   4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: extension, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Primary muscle: triceps, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
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   2. Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Skull Crusher

   99% match

   • Triceps
   • Barbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
   2. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
   3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
   4. Pause for a moment when the barbell is just above your forehead, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: extension, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Primary muscle: triceps, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
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   3. Lying Close-grip Barbell Triceps Press To Chin

   98% match

   • Triceps
   • Ez-barbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   Pick this when you want to work the triceps with less balance to manage.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. While holding a barbell or EZ Curl bar with a pronated grip (palms facing forward), lie on your back on a flat bench with your head off the end of the bench. Tip: If you are holding a barbell grab it using a shoulder-width grip and if you are using an E-Z Bar grab it on the inner handles.
   2. Extend your arms in front of you as you hold the barbell over your chest. The arms should be perpendicular to your torso (90-degree angle). This will be your starting position.
   3. As you inhale, lower the bar in a semi-circular motion by bending at the elbows and while keeping the upper arm stationary and elbows in. Keep lowering the bar until it lightly touches your chin.
   4. As you exhale bring the bar back up to the starting position by pushing the bar up in a semi-circular motion. Contract the triceps hard at the top of the movement for a second. Tip: Again, only the forearms should move. The upper arms should remain stationary at all times.
   5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: triceps, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
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   4. Barbell Reverse Grip Skullcrusher

   97% match

   • Triceps
   • Barbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
   2. Hold the barbell with a reverse grip, palms facing towards your face, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
   3. Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping your elbows in and your wrists straight.
   4. Slowly lower the barbell towards your forehead by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
   5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
   6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Primary muscle: triceps, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
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   5. Dumbbell Incline Two Arm Extension

   96% match

   • Triceps
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   A good swap when you have dumbbells to work with, and it still works the triceps.

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
   2. Slowly lie back on the bench, keeping the dumbbells close to your chest.
   3. Once you are fully lying down, extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
   4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: extension, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Primary muscle: triceps, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
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   6. Barbell Lying Back Of The Head Tricep Extension

   95% match

   • Triceps
   • Barbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
   2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms straight up over your chest.
   3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
   4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: extension, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Primary muscle: triceps, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
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   7. Dumbbell Tricep Extension -pronated Grip

   95% match

   • Triceps
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Lie down on a flat bench holding two dumbbells directly above your shoulders. Your arms should be fully extended and form a 90 degree angle from your torso and the floor.
   2. The palms of your hands should be facing forward, and your elbows should be tucked in. This will be your starting position.
   3. Now, inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells until they are near your ears. Be sure to keep your upper arms stationary and your elbows tucked in.
   4. Then, exhale and use your triceps to return the weight to the starting position.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: extension, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Primary muscle: triceps, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
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   8. Olympic Barbell Triceps Extension

   95% match

   • Triceps
   • Barbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding the barbell with an overhand grip.
   2. Raise the barbell above your head, fully extending your arms.
   3. Keeping your upper arms close to your head, slowly lower the barbell behind your head by bending your elbows.
   4. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
   5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: extension, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Primary muscle: triceps, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
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   9. Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension

   95% match

   • Triceps
   • Dumbbell
   • Intermediate
   • Isolation

   How to perform this exercise

   1. Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and lie down with a dumbbell on each hand on top of your thighs. The palms of your hand will be facing each other.
   2. Once you are laying down, move the dumbbells in front of you at shoulder width. The palms of the hands should be facing each other and the arms should be perpendicular to the floor and fully extended. This will be your starting position.
   3. As you breathe in and you keep the upper arms stationary (and elbows in), bring the dumbbells down slowly by moving your forearms in a semicircular motion towards you until your thumbs are next to your ears. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
   4. Lift the dumbbells back to the starting position by contracting the triceps and exhaling.
   5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

   Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

   Why this matches

   • Movement: extension, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Primary muscle: triceps, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Equipment: free weights, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
   • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
10. 

    10. Decline EZ Bar Triceps Extension

    94% match

    • Triceps
    • Ez-barbell
    • Intermediate
    • Isolation

    How to perform this exercise

    1. Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and slowly lay down on the bench.
    2. Using a close grip (a grip that is slightly less than shoulder width), lift the EZ bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked and elbows in. The arms should be perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position. Tip: In order to protect your rotator cuff, it is best if you have a spotter help you lift the barbell off the rack.
    3. As you breathe in and you keep the upper arms stationary, bring the bar down slowly by moving your forearms in a semicircular motion towards you until you feel the bar slightly touch your forehead. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
    4. Lift the bar back to the starting position by contracting the triceps and exhaling.
    5. Repeat until the recommended amount of repetitions is performed.

    Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

    Why this matches

    • Movement: extension, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
    • Primary muscle: triceps, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
    • Equipment: free weights, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
    • Body position: lying on your back, the same as the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension
    • Balance: easier to stay steady on than the EZ Barbell Decline Triceps Extension