Cable Lying Tricep Extensions

Cable Lying Triceps Extensions Instruction

• Fix a rope to a cable attachment on the bottom rung of the machine.
• Align a flat bench with the cable machine. Lie down on the bench facing away from the machine.
• Reach behind you to grip the rope handles.
• The starting position will have your hands behind you.
• Initiate the mind-muscle connection of creating and maintaining tension in the triceps throughout the exercise.
• Let your elbows track forward slightly then extend your forearms vertically. 
• Keep your hands together.
• The top position has your arms extended overhead above your face. 
• Maintain tension on the muscle throughout the eccentric as you lower to the starting position.
• Don't drop the weight from the top.

*Tips*

• The path of the cable is a steep incline.
• Let your wrists and arms naturally rotate during the exercise execution.