The Lying Triceps Extension

[tennisgod]

Very good video. I train alone in my garage... is there no form of this exercise that can be done without a spotter? Cheers.

[George Noble]

One might argue that it's worth training the elbow flexors in general, rather than focusing on the biceps, therefore using the EZ-bar. On a bro level, I heard that having a big brachialis helps push the biceps up, giving it a larger peak.

I'll stop talking about this, I know it weirds you out, Rip.

I would say most strength people probably share the opinion that comfort is more important than optimal guns training, given they are beating up their elbows and wrists all the time doing proper lifts. I just do hammer curls myself

[Derek Binford]

Great explanation of the exercise. I haven't done a skullcrusher or triceps extension in quite some time but it seems as is this execution of the exercise would be much much easier on the elbows than the old skullcrusher method, which is why I had stopped doing the skullcrusher method, tough on the elbows. Great video Rip.

[ToyStory]

Does this exercises place as much stress on the elbow as the usual triceps push-down/skull-crusher ? I tried push-downs once. It hurts my elbows.

[Mark Rippetoe]

can we get a video on calf raises please

No.

[Mark Rippetoe]

How effective is this if I used a straight barbell?

Try it, you fool.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Very good video. I train alone in my garage... is there no form of this exercise that can be done without a spotter? Cheers.

The form done with light weights could be done without a spotter.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Does this exercises place as much stress on the elbow as the usual triceps push-down/skull-crusher ? I tried push-downs once. It hurts my elbows.

Try it, you fool.

[nevermind]

A really good video, thanks!

[Mark Edward]

Rip, what's your opinion of pullovers?