Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low)

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Instructions:

  • 1Start by lying flat on your back on the floor near a low pulley, with your feet flat on the floor and your head towards the pulley
  • 2Grasp the cable bar with an overhand grip
  • 3Fully extend your arms straight above you
  • 4Keeping your elbows in place, lower the bar down to your forehead by bending at the elbows
  • 5Once the bar has lightly touched your forehead, push the bar back to the starting position by extending your elbows

Tips:

  • Keep your arms perpendicular to your body at all times during the exercise
  • Make sure to keep your elbows stationary. The movement should only occur at the elbow joint
  • Do not overextend your arms when returning to the starting position to avoid injuring your elbows

Cable Lying Triceps Extension Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs