cable lying extension pullover
cable lying extension pullover is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Attach a rope to a cable machine and set the pulley at the highest position.
Step 2
Lie down on a bench with your head towards the cable machine.
Step 3
Hold the rope with both hands and extend your arms straight up above your chest.
Step 4
Keeping your arms straight, slowly lower the rope behind your head while maintaining control.
Step 5
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly raise the rope back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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