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cable rope lying on floor tricep extension
cable rope lying on floor tricep extension 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 it to the lowest position.
Step 2. Lie on the floor facing up, with your head towards the cable machine.
Step 3. Hold the rope with both hands, palms facing each other, and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
Step 4. Keep your upper arms stationary and slowly lower the rope towards your forehead, bending your elbows.
Step 5. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
triceps
Secondary muscles
shoulders
Primary body parts
triceps
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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