Lying Barbell Triceps Extension

Progression Highlights

Starting Suggestions

Primer Sets42.5 lbs

Ease back in after 117 days away.

  • • Last session opened with 4 sets.
  • • 53% of Modern Era PR.
Steady Opener50 lbs

Match your last starting set to groove technique.

  • • Last top set: 80 lbs × 12 reps.
  • • 63% of Modern Era PR.
Progression Push52.5 lbs

Nudge the load forward while staying crisp.

  • • 66% of Modern Era PR.
Trend & Recovery
Volume TrendUP · 75.3%
Days Since Last Session117
% of Modern Era PR100.0%
Days Since PR239

Recent Workouts

LastAug 5(117d ago)
50→80 lbs
4 sets · 48 reps · 3,120 vol
-1Apr 5(239d ago)
40→80 lbs
4 sets · 48 reps · 3,000 vol
-2Mar 7(268d ago)
40→70 lbs
4 sets · 48 reps · 2,640 vol
-3Oct 24, 2024(402d ago)
40→70 lbs
4 sets · 48 reps · 2,640 vol
-4May 13, 2023(932d ago)
50→50 lbs
4 sets · 42 reps · 1,780 vol

PR Progression (Modern Era)

80 lbApr 5(239d ago)
1 set12 reps960 vol
70 lbOct 24, 2024(402d ago)
1 set12 reps840 vol
70 lbMar 21, 2023(985d ago)
1 set8 reps560 vol
70 lbJan 31, 2023(1034d ago)
1 set7 reps490 vol
60 lbJun 27, 2022(1252d ago)
2 sets20 reps1,200 vol
60 lbMay 29, 2021(1646d ago)
2 sets16 reps960 vol

Rep Range Records

1RM112 lbs · 12 repsApr 5 (239d ago)(from 80 lbs)
3RM—
5RM—
8RM70 lbs · 8 repsMar 21, 2023 (985d ago)
10RM60 lbs · 10 repsJun 23, 2021 (1621d ago)
12RM80 lbs · 12 repsApr 5 (239d ago)

Frequently Paired

  1. 1.
    Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press
    28% of sessions
  2. 2.
    Dips - Triceps Version
    19% of sessions
  3. 3.
    Barbell Curl
    34% of sessions
  4. 4.
    Triceps Pushdown
    25% of sessions
  5. 5.
    Crunch
    16% of sessions
  6. 6.
    Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment
    31% of sessions
  7. 7.
    Hammer Dumbbell Curl
    22% of sessions
  8. 8.
    Weighted Exercise Ball Crunch
    9% of sessions
  9. 9.
    Exercise Ball Rollout
    9% of sessions
  10. 10.
    Machine Bicep Curls
    16% of sessions
Action: Try 85 lbs for working sets
(30 days)N/A
(60 days)N/A
(90 days)N/A
(180 days)80 lbsT8-5(117 days ago)2025-08-05
(365 days)80 lbsS4-5(239 days ago)2025-04-05
(Modern Era)80 lbsS4-5(239 days ago)2025-04-05
Exercise Type
Strength - Weight (lbs), Reps
Primary
Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Avg. Weight Lifted
58.8
Avg. Improvement
0.7
Highest Weight (Modern Era)
80 lbs 2025-04-05
Latest Weight
80 lbs 2025-08-05
Lowest Weight
30 lbs 2017-11-27
Days
32
Sets
114
Gap
30
Highest Volume (Modern Era)
960 2025-04-05
Reps avg. improvement
0.25

Workout History

T8-54 sets
50 lb
12 Reps
60 lb
12 Reps
70 lb
12 Reps
80 lb
12 Reps
PR: 80 (239 days ago) [100%]
S4-54 sets
40 lb
12 Reps
60 lb
12 Reps
70 lb
12 Reps
⭐ME80 lb
12 Reps
PR: 80 (239 days ago) [100%]
F3-74 sets
40 lb
12 Reps
50 lb
12 Reps
60 lb
12 Reps
70 lb
12 Reps
PR: 80 (239 days ago) [88%]
R10-24-244 sets
40 lb
12 Reps
50 lb
12 Reps
60 lb
12 Reps
⭐ME70 lb
12 Reps
PR: 80 (239 days ago) [88%]
S5-13-234 sets
50 lb
10 Reps
40 lb
10 Reps
40 lb
10 Reps
40 lb
12 Reps
PR: 80 (239 days ago) [63%]
F5-5-233 sets
40 lb
12 Reps
50 lb
12 Reps
50 lb
12 Reps
PR: 80 (239 days ago) [63%]