Cable Lying Triceps Extension
The Cable Lying Triceps Extension primarily works the Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Posterior Deltoid, Teres Major, Wrist Flexors. It is a cable isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A cable isolation push exercise targeting the Triceps (Long Head).
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Extension |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Triceps (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lie on bench and grasp bar with narrow overhand grip. With arms extended, position bar over face. Execution: Lower bar by bending elbow. As bar nears head, move elbows slightly back just enough to allow bar to clear around curvature of head. Extend arm. As bar clears head, reposition elbows to its former position until arm is fully extended. Repeat. Comments: Bar may be propped up with one end leaning against head of bench to allow easier access. With arms fully extended, shoulders can be internally rotated between repetitions as needed to allow for relative release of tension in muscles.
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