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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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