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How to do Cable Lying Triceps Extension

Primary muscle: Triceps

TricepsIntermediateCableIsolation
Cable Lying Triceps Extension start and end positionCable Lying Triceps Extension start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Place a flat bench in front of a low pulley and lie with your head toward the pulley
  2. Grab the bar or rope attachment from behind your head
  3. Fix your elbows pointing at the ceiling
  4. Extend your forearms to press the attachment up over your forehead
  5. Lower it under control back behind your head

Coaching tip

Unlike free weights, the cable keeps tension at the bottom; it's the elbow-friendly version of the skull crusher.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: elbow. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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