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cable rope lying on floor tricep extension

cable rope lying on floor tricep extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: cable.

cable rope lying on floor tricep extension exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform

  1. Attach a rope to a cable machine and set it to the lowest position.
  2. Lie on the floor facing up, with your head towards the cable machine.
  3. Hold the rope with both hands, palms facing each other, and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
  4. Keep your upper arms stationary and slowly lower the rope towards your forehead, bending your elbows.
  5. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.