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Barbell Lying Triceps Extension Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Pullover-to-Press demonstration

Barbell Pullover-to-Press
2
Barbell Close-Grip Larsen Press demonstration

Barbell Close-Grip Larsen Press
3
EZ Bar Close-Grip Bench Press demonstration

EZ Bar Close-Grip Bench Press
4
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
5
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up
6
Spider Crawl Push-Up demonstration

Spider Crawl Push-Up
7
Chest Tap Push-Up demonstration

Chest Tap Push-Up
8
Archer Push-Up demonstration

Archer Push-Up
9
Four Limbed Staff demonstration

Four Limbed Staff
10
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg Push-Up
11
Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press demonstration

Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press
12
Smith Hex Press demonstration

Smith Hex Press

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Barbell Lying Triceps Extension trains

Primary Triceps Brachii

Secondary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

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