Kepeys

Kepeys are a type of weightlifting exercise that targets the triceps muscle group. The movement involves lying on a flat bench with your hands gripping the barbell and extending your arms to lower the weight down behind your head, then returning the weight to the starting position by extending your arms.

To perform a kepey, the lifter begins by lying on a flat bench with their feet flat on the floor. They then grip the barbell with an underhand grip, with their hands shoulder-width apart. From this position, the lifter lowers the weight down behind their head by extending their arms and bending their elbows. At the bottom of the movement, the weight should be touching the back of their head or shoulders.

As the lifter begins to return the weight to the starting position, they extend their arms and straighten their elbows, squeezing their triceps at the top of the movement. A common variation of the kepey involves using a narrower grip, which can increase the emphasis on the triceps. Another variation, often referred to as a tricep kebuster, involves lifting the weight beyond the overhead position to the side of the head.

Kepeys can be an effective exercise for building triceps strength and size, but like any weightlifting exercise, proper form and technique are essential to avoid injury. Otherwise, kepeys can provide a challenging and intense workout for the triceps. They are commonly used in weightlifting routines to target the triceps and are a key component in many triceps exercises.