Cable Lying Triceps Extension

Technique

How to perform Cable Lying Triceps Extension

1. Place a flat bench with its head end toward a low cable pulley fitted with a straight bar, close enough to take the bar before lying back.
2. Lie on the bench with an overhand grip and hold the bar above your upper torso.
3. Keep your upper arms roughly vertical and bend your elbows to lower the bar toward your forehead without needing to touch it.
4. Straighten your elbows to return the bar while keeping the upper arms still.
5. Lower again under control, keeping your head and torso supported throughout.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.